Gurnee, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Gurnee is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 30,193, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $383,421. Median household income is $112,633.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 30,193 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $383,421 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $112,633 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.2 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

30,193

Source: Census ACS

$383,421

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$112,633

Source: Census ACS

28.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

23

Source: Walk Score

112 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lake County (county-level results)

60%
39%
Democrat 184,642
Republican 120,402
Leans D+20.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 80.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 23/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 59.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.9

Location

Gurnee, IL (42.3669, -87.9452)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.