Grayslake

Village in Lake County, Illinois

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Grayslake is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with 21,248 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hainesville, 2.1 miles W.

About Grayslake

Grayslake is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The village's population at the 2020 census was 21,248. It is located in the Chicago metropolitan area, about 40 miles (64 km) north of Chicago's downtown, 14 miles (23 km) west of Lake Michigan, and 15 miles (24 km) south of the Wisconsin border.

Grayslake is home to the College of Lake County, Grayslake North High School, Grayslake Central High School, the University Center of Lake County and the Lake County Fairgrounds. At the south end of Grayslake, there are plans for a 641-acre (259 ha) development containing light industry, office space and residential space.

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Living in Grayslake

Median household income
$113,972
Median home value
$309,500
Median rent
$1,485/mo
Median age
37.2
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Grayslake, IL population

Grayslake had 21,248 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census21,248
Density1,944 per sq mi (751 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Grayslake at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyLake County
TypeVillage
Population21,248 (2020)
Land area10.93 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Water area0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²)
Coordinates42.3408° N, 88.0336° W
ZIP code60030
Official websitevillageofgrayslake.com
Census code (GEOID)1731121

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Grayslake

What county is Grayslake in?

Grayslake is in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the population of Grayslake, IL?

21,248 people lived in Grayslake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Grayslake, IL?

The ZIP code of Grayslake is 60030.

What towns are near Grayslake?

Hainesville (2.1 mi), Third Lake (2.4 mi), Round Lake Park (2.4 mi), Gages Lake (2.7 mi), Round Lake (3.5 mi).

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