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Gurnee, IL Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
31 K People
Population growth
-0.2%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 12%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 23%
65+: 15% percent
15-24: 12%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 23%
65+: 15% percent
Household size
2.59 People
Household composition
76% families
76.1% owner-occupied percent
76.1% owner-occupied percent
Education level
High school: 95.7%
Bachelor's: 56.7% percent
Bachelor's: 56.7% percent
Median household income
119,628 USD/year
Employment rate
67.9 %
Job growth
1 %
Dominant industries
Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Cost of living index
105
Retail sales per capita
46,148 USD
Disposable income
80,000 USD/household/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5, Dining: 6, Electronics: 4 percent of income
Existing retail mix
Outlet stores, fashion, electronics, dining, entertainment
Number of competitors
15 major retailers
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Bass Pro Shops, Cinemark, Dick's Sporting Goods
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High, 13 million annual to Gurnee Mills visitors/year
Rent costs
22 USD/sqm/month
Property values
2,200 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
C-1 and C-2 commercial zones permit retail
Business permits
Required from Village of Gurnee and Lake County
Availability of retail space
5 SQM
Proximity to major roads
Direct to I-94 and IL-132
Public transportation access
Limited PACE bus routes
Parking availability
8,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Low
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Low
Commute times
27.4 minutes
Work patterns
Commute to Chicago and Waukegan jobs
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented outlet shopping
Brand affinity
Nike, Gap, Adidas outlets
Consumer loyalty
High to local malls
Entertainment and leisure trends
Theme parks, movies, outdoor activities
Crime statistics
Violent: 1.5, Property: 20 per 1,000 residents
Shoplifting rates
2 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols and mall security
Tourist spending
500,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
13,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Gurnee Days Festival, Six Flags events
Seasonal attractions
Summer theme park, winter holiday sales
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
200,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
6.5 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
1 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Gurnee Mills expansions and renovations
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Jewel-Osco: 30%, Mariano's: 25%, Aldi: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
High on apparel and entertainment
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Moderate
Top mall shopping preferences
Gurnee Mills for family outings
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Discounts, entertainment, convenience
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Luxury fashion: 10%, Electronics: 20% percent
Number of existing malls
1
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
13,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Upscale dining, specialty stores
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
2,000,000,000 USD
Projected retail growth rate
2 %
Preferred mall layouts
Enclosed outlet with entertainment
Public transport access
Moderate
Walkability score
35 /100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent
Parking capacity in comparable malls
8,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, commercial; new housing
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Gurnee, IL at a Glance
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- CountryUnited States
