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Alton, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Crystal Lake has been positive.
- Crystal Lake has 3.3% more unemployment than Alton.
- Crystal Lake job growth has increased by 5.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Alton, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.2%4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.5%27.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.8%-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%-10.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%-8.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.3%-5.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 1 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 9 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 11 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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ZIPS IN ALTON, ILLINOIS
62002
ZIPS IN CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS
60014

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