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Elmhurst, IL vs Addison, IL

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Are people in Addison older or younger than people in Elmhurst?
- The Median Age in Addison is 2.7 years younger than in Elmhurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Addison or Elmhurst?
- Addison housing costs are 34.2% less expensive than Elmhurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Addison or Elmhurst?
- The average commute for residents of Addison is 4.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elmhurst.

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

Things to do in Addison?
Addison, Illinois is located in DuPage County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Centennial Park plus stores like Addison Town Center and dining spots near Good Eats.

 Elmhurst, ILAddison, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,999329,725,481
 Median Income$128,355  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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Reviews for Addison    1 Reviews

Ehh... It's ok I guess.... Too much crime tho... Can't even go outside my home without worrying about getting robbed or harassed... You be hearing sirens pretty much  More

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