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Elmhurst, IL vs Carpentersville, IL

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Are people in Carpentersville older or younger than people in Elmhurst?
- The Median Age in Carpentersville is 8.4 years younger than in Elmhurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpentersville or Elmhurst?
- Carpentersville housing costs are 49.9% less expensive than Elmhurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpentersville or Elmhurst?
- The average commute for residents of Carpentersville is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Elmhurst.

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

Things to do in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville, Illinois is found in Kane county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Carpenter Nature Center to swimming at Fox River Pool combined with shops like Spring Hill Mall and job prospects through Sherman Hospital

 Elmhurst, ILCarpentersville, ILUnited States
 Population45,66137,940329,725,481
 Median Income$128,355$73,121$69,021
 Median Age40.632.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100$224,100$338,100
 Unemployment Rate4.4%11.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.5430.6126.38
Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 14 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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Reviews for Carpentersville    1 Reviews

Feb 2021 - Been here 14 years (west side of town, near Randall Rd). Good schools. Diverse community. Shopping, restaurants, churches, etc... close and abundant. Easy  More

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