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Grayslake, IL vs Rockford, IL

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- Rockford is 0% more densely populated than Grayslake.
- People are 27.6% less likely to be married in Rockford.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years younger in Rockford.
 Grayslake, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock148,942329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201021,064  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock150,115285,036,114
 Population - 19907,388  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now178.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,313.993.4
 Land Area11.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grayslake, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Grayslake, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 White72.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.0%12.2%
 Asian5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grayslake, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 Married Population57.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.1%50.2%
 Never Married30.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households7,817  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock36,07880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children41.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.5%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 Rockford    54 Reviews
Ariele · Rockford, IL
Love it
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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Kristin · Belvidere, IL
Property Taxes Will Kill You
Over 6 years ago

I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Peter · South Beloit, IL
Making Progress!
Over 6 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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