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Glen Ellyn, IL vs Barrington, IL

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Are people in Barrington older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in Barrington is 0.3 years younger than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Barrington or Glen Ellyn?
- Barrington housing costs are 5.9% more expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Barrington or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of Barrington is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Glen Ellyn.

Things to do in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is a village located in DuPage County Illinois about 25 miles west of Chicago. The village has seen an increased influx of younger families due to its highly ranked public school system and proximity to jobs and recreational options including Gifford Park which has been recently renovated with new paths benches and playgrounds.

Things to do in Barrington?
Barrington is a village located in Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. With a population of more than 10,000 people, it covers an area of 10 square miles with plenty of natural beauty such as rivers and lakes. There is also the historic Catlow Theater which opened in 1926 and still operates today.

 Glen Ellyn, ILBarrington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,174329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glen Ellyn    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved to Glen Ellyn from Chicago in 1993 when our first child was born. One thing you should know about GE is that it is spread out and there is an "in  More

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My husband and I are life long residents of the Chicago area and have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1998. It is a comfortable, walkable, old fashion neighborhood where you  More

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Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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