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Galesburg, IL vs Quincy, IL

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Are people in Quincy older or younger than people in Galesburg?
- The Median Age in Quincy is 1.2 years younger than in Galesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Quincy or Galesburg?
- Quincy housing costs are 82.4% more expensive than Galesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Quincy or Galesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Quincy is 0.0 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 Quincy?
Quincy, Illinois is situated in Adams County featuring numerous attractions such John Wood Mansion or Westview Golf Course combined with stores like Quincy mall or Target plus nearby food spots including Miko Poke.

 Galesburg, ILQuincy, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,687329,725,481
 Median Income$39,115  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$79,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 18 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 Quincy    21 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  More

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