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Elk Grove Village, IL vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Elk Grove Village?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 1.8 years younger than in Elk Grove Village.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Elk Grove Village?
- Gurnee housing costs are 2.7% less expensive than Elk Grove Village housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Elk Grove Village?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Elk Grove Village.

Things to do in Elk Grove Village?
Elk Grove Village IL lies northwest Chicago home to fantastic golf courses such as White Pines Golf Course & Sparrow Lakeside Trails plus an indoor ice-rink at Lions Park!

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!

 Elk Grove Village, ILGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$89,187  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$304,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews

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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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