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Crystal Lake, IL vs Mason, OH

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Are people in Mason older or younger than people in Crystal Lake?
- The Median Age in Mason is 2.6 years older than in Crystal Lake.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mason or Crystal Lake?
- Mason housing costs are 33.7% more expensive than Crystal Lake housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mason or Crystal Lake?
- The average commute for residents of Mason is 8.1 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 Mason?
Mason, OH lies just north of Cincinnati within Warren County boasting several public parks ideal for outdoor fun combined with excellent amenities like a great variety of shops and restaurants.

 Crystal Lake, ILMason, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,337329,725,481
 Median Income$96,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

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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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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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 Mason    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

our schools are good and also there are many culver's in this place. additionally, i have not been murdered which is a  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mason, in Warren County, has grown to be a fine city, and looks to improve in the future. The city was recently rated as the Number One suburban city in the Tri-state  More

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