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Delaware, OH vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Delaware?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 3.8 years older than in Delaware.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Delaware?
- Gurnee housing costs are 15.5% less expensive than Delaware housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Delaware?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Delaware.

Things to do in Delaware?
Delaware, Ohio sits within Delaware county giving residents access to parks such as Deer Haven Preserve while also offering shopping options at Tanger Outlets Columbus.

Things to do in Gurnee?
Gurnee, IL is a fast-growing village located on Lake Michigan’s western shores just north of Chicago. Home to Six Flags Great America theme park - Gurnee offers plenty recreational activities plus miles long beaches stretching up its coastlines perfect for summertime fun!

 Delaware, OHGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$78,900  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$350,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in the  More

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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews

We moved here four years ago from Evanston, IL and I have to say it's been the worst experience of my life. The people here are closed minded, rude, homophobic, racist.  More

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Gurnee is a relatively new community. Incorporated in 1927, it remained a primarily rural, small town until the 1970's. It was at about this time that the growth and  More

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