Gurnee is a village in Lake County, Illinois. The village borders the city of Waukegan and is considered a part of the Chicago metroplitan area. The village is home to many Chicago Bears players, including NFL recordholder Devin Hester. Gurnee has benefited from its location as the midway point between Milwaukee and Chicago.
The Village of Gurnee prides itself on maintaining a family-oriented community with plenty of entertainment options to keep residents and visitors busy and active.
Gurnee Mills features the best names in manufacturers’ and retail outlets including OFF 5TH – Saks Fifth Avenue, Gap Outlet, Liz Claiborne; high quality entertainment venues including Gurnee Marcus Cinema, Rink Side Sports, Serpent Safari Reptile Zoo; and various themed restaurants.
For more than 40 years, Six Flags has given children and adults the freedom to discover captivating settings and thrilling adventures. Its legacy began with a single property in Texas and grew to transform the way familes vacation. Six Flags is the world's largest and most diverse regional theme park company delivering fun-filled experiences to visitors at 30 parks.
Gurnee Days is an annual celebration that brings the community together for a safe, fun-filled family event. The festivities are planned and orchestrated by the Gurnee Days Corporation, a not-for-profit, volunteer organization, and the event is funded by contributions from area businesses and civic organizations. Gurnee Days is held the second full weekend in August, and most of the events take place in the Village Center (Viking Park, Peterson Park, Library, Viking School, and the Police and Fire Stations).
The civic heart of Gurnee is Village Center, where the village hall, high school, public library and park district offices are located. Nearby is 10-acre Viking Park, with softball fields, basketball courts and a hiking trail. The park is host to youth, performing arts, crafts, fitness and senior-citizen programs.
Adding to recreational opportunities is Bittersweet Golf Course, a public course that opened in the spring of 1996 along Almond Road south of Grand Avenue (Illinois 132). The course has won awards for preservation and maintenance of wetlands.Cradled in 240 acres of gorgeous real estate, this 18-hole championship public golf facility combines the best of golf with the beauty of nature. Bittersweet requires you to use all of your shot-making capabilities. Impressively well-manicured, the undulating greens will test the best of putters. Both challenging and enjoyable, Bittersweet maintains four sets of tees to suit all levels of play. All tees, greens and landing areas are planted with bent grass for optimal playability. With mature hardwood trees, wetland, a 100 year-old sedge meadow, prairies, wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife, the sights and sounds alone will amaze your senses. We invite you to come & enjoy the Bittersweet experience.
For generations, Lake County, Illinois has been Chicago's destination for fun and relaxation. Our award-winning forest preserves and more than 75 inland lakes have kept our wide open spaces pristine and naturally beautiful. Home to the Midwest's largest amusement park, Lake County's fun spaces are just as impressive. World-class shopping, premier gardens, and culturally diverse activities make Lake County fun to visit year-round. We invite you to explore the natural spaces and fun places of Lake County.
Housing Cost
Gurnee has grown more upscale, yet it still appeals to a wide range of buyers. Heather Ridge, on the southeast side, features $68,000 town homes. Houses start at $130,000 and can go as high as $1 million in the unincorporated Hunt Club Farms subdivision, north of Stearns School Road.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $315,889
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $323,059; Detached houses: $363,453; Townhouses or other attached units: $196,145; In 2-unit structures: $350,410; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $218,536; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $156,668; Mobile homes: $187,500.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 30,608. Gurnee covers 13.4 square miles. It sitis at an elevation of 680 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 60031
Weather
Gurnee, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gurnee is 34.09 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.22 Inches.
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keep residents and visitors busy and active.