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DeKalb, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Are people in Crystal Lake older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Crystal Lake is 14.4 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Crystal Lake or DeKalb?
- Crystal Lake housing costs are 44.0% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Crystal Lake or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Crystal Lake is 10.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of DeKalb.

Things to do in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

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.

 DeKalb, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,082329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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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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