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Grayslake, IL vs Germantown, WI

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- The median age of a home in Grayslake is 25.9% younger than the median age of a home in Germantown.
 Grayslake, ILGermantown, WIUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$338,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.6$11.0
 Homes Owned70.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grayslake, ILGermantown, WIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,570$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,260  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,590$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,370  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grayslake, ILGermantown, WIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grayslake, ILGermantown, WIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock8.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99944.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock23.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Grayslake, ILGermantown, WIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock24.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196946.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.5%12.2%
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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Reviews for Germantown    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My children received an outstanding education from the Germantown School District. The district is currently challenged by space limitations and financial constraints  More

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Over 19 years ago

Germantown is a great suburb of Milwaukee. The cost of living is still high, but taxes in Washington County tend to be less than in Milwaukee County. There is convinient  More

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Over 19 years ago

Fast-growing suburban-to-rural community close to  More

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