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Moving to Gurnee, IL
$427,000Median listing price
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About Gurnee
Gurnee (~30,400 residents) is Lake County's retail and entertainment capital — home to Gurnee Mills (one of Illinois' largest outlet malls) and Six Flags Great America. Housing is a mix of 1980s–2000s subdivisions, townhomes and apartments, mid-priced.
Home prices in Gurnee
The median listing price in Gurnee is $427,000.
Top places in Gurnee
- Gurnee Mills
- Six Flags Great America
- Viking Park
- Hunt Club Park
- Des Plaines River Trail access
- Gurnee Town Centre area dining and shopping.
Commuting from Gurnee
- No Metra station in the village; nearest are Waukegan (UP-N) or Grayslake (MD-N) (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~45–60 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~40 miles).
Gurnee FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gurnee, IL?
The median listing price in Gurnee is $427,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Gurnee, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest are Waukegan (UP-N) or Grayslake (MD-N) (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.