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Glen Ellyn, IL vs Highland Park, IL

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Are people in Highland Park older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in Highland Park is 7.3 years older than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Highland Park or Glen Ellyn?
- Highland Park housing costs are 31.2% more expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Highland Park or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of Highland Park is 0.5 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 Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

 Glen Ellyn, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,245329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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