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Grayslake, IL vs Lake Geneva, WI

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- The median age of a home in Grayslake is 77.8% younger than the median age of a home in Lake Geneva.
 Grayslake, ILLake Geneva, WIUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$309,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock49.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$16.1$11.0
 Homes Owned70.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grayslake, ILLake Geneva, WIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,320$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,260  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,340$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,370  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grayslake, ILLake Geneva, WIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock13.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grayslake, ILLake Geneva, WIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99944.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Grayslake, ILLake Geneva, WIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196946.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.6%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 Lake Geneva    2 Reviews

There's little doubt why Lake Geneva has been the preferred vacation destination for affluent Chicagoans for over a century. Crystal clear waters afford world class  More

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Not as beautiful as it used to be, Lake Geneva has suffered from city fathers who have cared more about increasing the tax base than keeping the lovely small town  More

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