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Elk Grove Village, IL vs Highland Park, IL

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Are people in Highland Park older or younger than people in Elk Grove Village?
- The Median Age in Highland Park is 6.6 years older than in Elk Grove Village.

Are housing costs cheaper in Highland Park or Elk Grove Village?
- Highland Park housing costs are 101.4% more expensive than Elk Grove Village housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Highland Park or Elk Grove Village?
- The average commute for residents of Highland Park is 4.2 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 Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

 Elk Grove Village, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,245329,725,481
 Median Income$89,187  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$304,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews

I wish we never moved here....  More

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Reviews for Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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