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Gurnee, IL

Gurnee, IL.

Population: 37,107 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gurnee, IL is $381,489 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,939/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$381,489

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$381,489
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$381,489
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$465,000
Median list price
$479,000
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+6.3%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
91
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
50

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,939/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,020/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Gurnee SD 56, Warren Twp HSD 121, Woodland CCSD 50
Schools include
Spaulding Elementary School, Viking School, River Trail School, Warren Township High School, Woodland Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Yeoman Creek Landfill (4.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,093
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
94,163
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
94,299

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST, LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
90
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,667 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,429
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
289,339
Average weekly wage
$1,795
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GurneeState medianUS median
Median home value$381,489$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$465,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,939/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,429$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gurnee, IL?
$381,489.
What is the median sale price in Gurnee, IL?
$465,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gurnee, IL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Gurnee, IL?
Typical rent: $1,939/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gurnee, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Gurnee, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Gurnee, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gurnee, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gurnee, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Yeoman Creek Landfill, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Gurnee, IL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gurnee, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gurnee, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gurnee, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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