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Lincoln, NE vs Grayslake, IL

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- The median age of a home in Lincoln is 35.7% older than the median age of a home in Grayslake.
 Lincoln, NEGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$280,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.85.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$28.8$11.0
 Homes Owned53.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lincoln, NEGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  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$1,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lincoln, NEGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lincoln, NEGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lincoln, NEGrayslake, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock46.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews
Mark · Lincoln, NE
LINCOLN ISN'T THAT GREAT
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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Gabriel · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Friendly city on-par drivrs compared 2 other citys
Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Maxwell · Lincoln, NE
Nice Place to Retire To
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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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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