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La Crosse, WI vs Grayslake, IL

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- The median age of a home in La Crosse is 53.4% older than the median age of a home in Grayslake.
 La Crosse, WIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$280,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.71.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$28.8$11.0
 Homes Owned42.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented50.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 La Crosse, WIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$680  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 La Crosse, WIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 La Crosse, WIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99927.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 La Crosse, WIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock46.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.3%12.2%
Reviews for La Crosse    17 Reviews

Beth · 
Over 4 years ago

My family recently relocated here from the west coast. This town is a hidden gem. If you like hiking, biking, festivals, nightlife and river life, you’ll love LAX. While  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city sucks. First off, the people born and raised here think its great, but its a small little dump tbh. Very clicky and there nothing to do besides drinking at the  More

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I have lived in La Crosse for almost 30 years. Its basically a dying town. Their is not much of a future hear unless you like fish fry's on Friday night or going to  More

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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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