Facts about Grayslake
Lake County, 38 miles NW of the Loop. As the massive
Wisconsin glacier melted from the Grayslake area over 12,000 years ago,
it left fertile land coveted by Yankee farmers, as well as numerous
lakes and wet- lands, which made movement in the horse and wagon era difficult.
Grayslake Population (year 2000): 18,506.
Grayslake Estimated population in July 2005: 21,099 (+14.0% change)
Males: 9,073 (49.0%), Females: 9,433 (51.0%)
Grayslake Zip code: 60030
Grayslake Median resident age: 32.2 years
Grayslake Median household income: $73,143 (year 2000)
Grayslake Median house value: $192,900 (year 2000)
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Quick Links for Grayslake
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Grayslake was incorporated in 1895. Located in the center of the village is Gray's Lake, which is the village's primary recreational asset.
Recreation
The Lake County Fairgrounds, a year-round facility located in Grayslake, is available to all county residents and organizations. Public recreational facilities include 28 park sites encompassing 246 acres, the Ester A. Peterson Family Aquatic Center, a nine hole golf course and a beach.
Schools
Elementary students in Grayslake are served with five schools with total enrollment of 3,420 students as well as a private elementary school with 559 enrolled. High school students attend Grayslake Community High School District #127, which serves 1,800 students. Grayslake is also the home of the main campus of the College of Lake County, a community college offering transfer, career, adult, and continuing education courses and programs to over 14,000 students each semester.
Housing
The lake, in the heart of Grayslake, is ringed by many attractive homes, some dating back to the founding of the Village in the mid-1800's. The 2000 median house value was $192,900 and the median rent cost was $820. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000) A growing number of small manufacturing firms are utilizing the abundance of industrial sites, supporting the Village tax base.
Government Services
The Grayslake Fire Protection District has 23 full-time firefighters, 23 part-time firefighters and one station. Police protection is provided by 30 full-time sworn and 16 non-sworn members.
Transportation
Metra's Milwaukee District/North Line commuter rail and the Wisconsin Central serve the village. Both routes provide access to Chicago. Service is provided by the Pace bus system to reach other surrounding communities.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 40 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 30 miles
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 48 miles