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Fairview Heights, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Fairview Heights?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 15.2 years younger than in Fairview Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Fairview Heights?
- DeKalb housing costs are 34.3% more expensive than Fairview Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Fairview Heights?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fairview Heights.

Things to do in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights is a city situated east from St. Louis renowned for its proximity to multiple sports courts and playgrounds ideal for family activities while still offering numerous shopping centers located around the area plus plenty of restaurants serving delicious local cuisine.

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.

 Fairview Heights, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$70,825  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$153,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairview Heights    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

although we moved fairview heights could be a good city however there are alot of things that need fixing so heres the list and i hope it helps you make an informed  More

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Over 15 years ago

I think it's great living here, you are close to everything, and I mean everthing. Fairview is primarily commercial;large shopping mall, numerous dining, auto  More

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Over 17 years ago

FH is the largest shopping center in St. Clair County with a full array of shops of every sort and for every kind of shopper. What used to be a corn field many years ago  More

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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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