Grayslake, Illinois
Grayslake is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is located in the Chicago metropolitan area, about 40 miles (64 km) north of Chicago's downtown, 14 miles (23 km) west of Lake Michigan, and 15 miles (24 km) south of the Wisconsin border. The village's population at the 2020 census was 21,248.
Grayslake, Illinois | |
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Village | |
Downtown Grayslake | |
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Location in Lake County and the state of Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 42°20′54″N 88°1′57″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| Settled | 1840 |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rhett Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.13 sq mi (28.81 km2) |
| • Land | 10.90 sq mi (28.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 21,248 |
| • Density | 1,949.18/sq mi (752.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60030 |
| Area code | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-31121 |
| Website | villageofgrayslake |
Grayslake is home to the College of Lake County, Grayslake North High School, Grayslake Central High School, the University Center of Lake County and the Lake County Fairgrounds. There are tentative plans to develop a lifestyle shopping center on the previous location of the Lake County Fairgrounds. At the south end of Grayslake, there are plans for a 641-acre (259 ha) development containing light industry, office space and residential space.