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Grayslake, IL

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Savor natural beauty and convenience to Chicago in Lake County

Suburban Family-Friendly Picturesque Charming Welcoming Peaceful Historic Upscale Convenient

Situated about 40 miles north of Chicago in Lake County, Grayslake is a picturesque suburb with a small-town feel. Outdoor recreation abounds in and around Grayslake, with access to a 21-mile bike path system in town and a host of surrounding parks and forests preserves. Lake Michigan is also just 14 miles away from Grayslake, offering additional options for outdoor adventure.

Historic Downtown Grayslake is teeming with restaurants, shops, and events. Among the many events held in Grayslake is the annual Lake County Fair in addition to the largest evening farmers market in the country. Major destinations like Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Mall are just minutes from Grayslake as well. Grayslake is also home to the College of Lake County’s largest campus, providing a broad range of performing and cultural arts programming to the local community. Convenience to multiple Metra lines and major roadways makes commuting and traveling from Grayslake simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Grayslake, IL is $1,275 for one bedroom, and $1,534 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grayslake has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,275/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$2,670/month
1,294 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodview School

Public

Grades K-4

459 Students

8
out of 10

Meadowview School

Public

Grades K-4

385 Students

7
out of 10

Frederick School

Public

Grades 5-6

633 Students

5
out of 10

Grayslake Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

661 Students

4
out of 10

Grayslake Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,419 Students

7
out of 10

Grayslake North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,257 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.