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Grayslake, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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- The median age of a home in Grayslake is 103.7% younger than the median age of a home in Waukegan.
 Grayslake, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$181,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$29.1$11.0
 Homes Owned70.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grayslake, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,630$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,260  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,650$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,370  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grayslake, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grayslake, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock25.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99944.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%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, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196946.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.4%12.2%
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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 Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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