Living in Gurnee, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gurnee · Census data 2020–2024
Gurnee has 30,510 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $119,628 (43% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $344,300, the median rent is $1,655/month.
Gurnee at a glance
- Population
- 30,510
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $119,628State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $344,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,655/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Gurnee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gurnee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gurnee the median home value is $344,300, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,431 a month in housing costs.
Gurnee median household income
The median household income in Gurnee is $119,628 and the income per person is $58,525. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Gurnee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,081
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.59
Gurnee demographics
- Population
- 30,510
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 11,779
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gurnee ›
Education in Gurnee
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Gurnee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gurnee
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Gurnee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnee | 30,510 | $119,628 | $344,300 | $1,655 |
| Park City | 7,827 | $60,171 | $57,400 | $1,110 |
| Gages Lake | 10,819 | $103,318 | $310,500 | $1,693 |
| Grandwood Park | 5,262 | $126,736 | $330,500 | $1,836 |
| Waukegan | 89,076 | $71,919 | $190,900 | $1,205 |
| Third Lake | 1,137 | $150,139 | $361,500 | — |
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Green Oaks | 4,096 | $147,614 | $673,100 | $1,356 |
| Grayslake | 20,929 | $113,972 | $309,500 | $1,485 |
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What is the median household income in Gurnee, IL?
The median household income in Gurnee is $119,628, 43% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gurnee?
The median home value in Gurnee is $344,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Gurnee?
The median gross rent in Gurnee is $1,655 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Gurnee, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Gurnee?
The median age in Gurnee is 40.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Gurnee?
The average commute to work in Gurnee is 27 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gurnee?
The unemployment rate in Gurnee is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gurnee?
56.7% of adults in Gurnee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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