Relocating to Gurnee
Gurnee is a suburb of Chicago in with a population of approximately 31,000 and a median income of $88K. Gurnee, in Lake County, is very family-friendly; it has a dense suburban feel, great schools, cultural diversity and a good commute into Chicago's Loop. Set yourself up for success in Gurnee by making informed choices before you move. The easiest is choosing Moovers Chicago as your Gurnee movers.
Real Estate in Gurnee
The median home value in Gurnee is $276K with around 70% of residents owning their home; median property tax is $2,100. For those who rent, the median rent is $1,300 / month (vs. the national average of $1,150 / month).
Getting Around in Gurnee
Gurnee is heavily car dependent. With Walk-ability and Bike-ability scores well under 50 (out of 100). This means there is little infrastructure (i.e. bike lanes, etc.), and walking / biking are not the most practical ways of getting around in Gurnee. Commuter rail (Metra) is not easily available in Gurnee, with the closest station in Waukegan which is accessible by bus, resulting in a 2+ hour commute. Otherwise bus services is limited to access to / from Gurnee Mills mall.
Things to do in Gurnee
Gurnee is known for being the location of Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago, Great Wolf Lodge and Gurnee Mills mall, providing many attractions and shopping destinations. Gurnee is the home of several highly-rated restaurants, including Stevens' steakhouse and seafood and Tina's Italian Bake Shop.
Nearest Neighborhoods
- Waukegan
- North Chicago
- Grayslake
- Libertyville
- Round Lake
- Lake Bluff
About Moovers Chicago
Moovers Chicago is a family-owned, professional moving company based in Chicago. We offer a range of services, including residential, commercial moving and storage services. We also have packing and unpacking services to further ease the burden of moving. No matter the size of the job, our first priority is to make your move as stress-free as possible.
