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Grayslake, IL vs Joliet, IL

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- Joliet is 0% more densely populated than Grayslake.
- People are 18.2% less likely to be married in Joliet.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Joliet.
 Grayslake, ILJoliet, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock150,323329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 201021,064  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock106,221285,036,114
 Population - 19907,388  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock38.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now178.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,344.393.4
 Land Area11.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grayslake, ILJoliet, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Grayslake, ILJoliet, ILUnited States
 White72.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.8%12.2%
 Asian5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock33.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grayslake, ILJoliet, ILUnited States
 Married Population57.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married30.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households7,817  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock34,94780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children41.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews
diane · Grayslake, IL
Property tax
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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Mom2 · Grayslake, IL
Humid in summer, cold in winter
Over 14 years ago

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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Fred · Grayslake, IL
Property Taxes are high
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 Joliet    7 Reviews
Jack · Woodridge, IL
BEST PLACE TO LIVE
Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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william · Joliet, IL
joliet the town
Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Bp · Joliet, IL
Culture and Recreation
Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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