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Galesburg, IL vs Jamestown, NY

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Are people in Jamestown older or younger than people in Galesburg?
- The Median Age in Jamestown is 4.4 years younger than in Galesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jamestown or Galesburg?
- Jamestown housing costs are 37.7% more expensive than Galesburg housing costs.

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

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

Things to do in Jamestown?
Jamestown is a city located in the south western corner of New York State on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This dynamic town features many attractions for visitors including a variety of shopping options, art galleries and theaters. Outdoor lovers can also access local parks for swimming or boating on the lake during summertime.

 Galesburg, ILJamestown, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,818329,725,481
 Median Income$39,115  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$79,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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Reviews for Jamestown    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived all over this country and can say that Jamestown is a lovely old city. It has some problems common to small, rural cities in the northeast - lack of job  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have been out West several times and find that we like the wide open spaces. Here in New York the foothills are to close and not enough open  More

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