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Danville, KY vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Danville?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 5.3 years older than in Danville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Danville?
- Galesburg housing costs are 62.9% less expensive than Danville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Danville?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Danville.

Things to do in Danville?
Danville, Kentucky is the county seat of Boyle County located 30 miles south-east of Lexington. The downtown area features unique boutiques and restaurants that allow visitors to explore the past while enjoying delicious food and locally made gifts!

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Danville, KYGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$44,026  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Danville    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

If you like friendly non-judgmental people, four seasons, fertile land, beautiful natural scenery, low cost of living, this is a good  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great small college town for  More

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Over 20 years ago

Crime is Danville, in Kentucky really is driven, in my opinion, by the economy and lack of higher education. There is great opportunity for the area to grow in the next  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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