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Champaign, IL vs Fairview Heights, IL

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Are people in Fairview Heights older or younger than people in Champaign?
- The Median Age in Fairview Heights is 13.4 years older than in Champaign.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairview Heights or Champaign?
- Fairview Heights housing costs are 19.4% less expensive than Champaign housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairview Heights or Champaign?
- The average commute for residents of Fairview Heights is 7.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Champaign.

Things to do in Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is a thriving university town located approximately two hours south of Chicago. It has plenty of recreational facilities ranging from libraries to state parks offering access to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve or Homer Lake.

Things to do in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights is a city situated east from St. Louis renowned for its proximity to multiple sports courts and playgrounds ideal for family activities while still offering numerous shopping centers located around the area plus plenty of restaurants serving delicious local cuisine.

 Champaign, ILFairview Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,601329,725,481
 Median Income$52,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$190,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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Reviews for Fairview Heights    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

although we moved fairview heights could be a good city however there are alot of things that need fixing so heres the list and i hope it helps you make an informed  More

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Over 15 years ago

I think it's great living here, you are close to everything, and I mean everthing. Fairview is primarily commercial;large shopping mall, numerous dining, auto  More

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Over 17 years ago

FH is the largest shopping center in St. Clair County with a full array of shops of every sort and for every kind of shopper. What used to be a corn field many years ago  More

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