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Vernon Hills, IL vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake is 0% more densely populated than Vernon Hills.
- People are 1.7% more likely to be married in Grayslake.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years younger in Grayslake.
 Vernon Hills, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,827329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 201025,032  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,506285,036,114
 Population - 199015,319  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,896.093.4
 Land Area7.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Vernon Hills, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Vernon Hills, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 White57.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian24.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Vernon Hills, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Married Population56.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.2%50.2%
 Never Married28.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households10,199  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,43280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,978  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Vernon Hills    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

house price a little bit  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Vernon Hills public school is top notch, consistently rated among the highest in the U.S. Schools are new, low pupil to teacher ratio, with many after school  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in the Chicagoland area for over a year and a half and have not been overly impressed. I moved to Vernon Hills in May and have renewed faith in the area.   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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