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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Crystal Lake, IL vs Glendale Heights, IL

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Are people in Glendale Heights older or younger than people in Crystal Lake?
- The Median Age in Glendale Heights is 4.5 years younger than in Crystal Lake.

Are housing costs cheaper in Glendale Heights or Crystal Lake?
- Glendale Heights housing costs are 18.8% less expensive than Crystal Lake housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Glendale Heights or Crystal Lake?
- The average commute for residents of Glendale Heights is 5.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Crystal Lake.

Things to do in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake, Illinois is found in McHenry county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Crystal Lake South High School while also having shopping options at Crystal Point Mall and multiple restaurants including Wildfire Barbeque Co.

Things to do in Glendale Heights?
Glendale Heights IL is found just west of Chicago offering families a quieter lifestyle close to big-city amenities while also boasting a great selection of parks and playgrounds for children to explore.

 Crystal Lake, ILGlendale Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,443329,725,481
 Median Income$96,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.88  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews
Chris · Crystal Lake, IL
Lots of opprotunities
Over 11 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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Jane · Crystal Lake, IL
Time to move
Over 12 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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Kris · Crystal Lake, IL
Boring
Over 12 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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Reviews for Glendale Heights    1 Reviews
bob · Glendale Heights, IL
schools
Over 16 years ago

thye school are very poor 3rd poorest in the state.the schools are cheap and  More

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