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Grosse Pointe Park, MI vs Park Ridge, IL

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Are people in Park Ridge older or younger than people in Grosse Pointe Park?
- The Median Age in Park Ridge is 2.8 years older than in Grosse Pointe Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Park Ridge or Grosse Pointe Park?
- Park Ridge housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Grosse Pointe Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Park Ridge or Grosse Pointe Park?
- The average commute for residents of Park Ridge is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Grosse Pointe Park.

Things to do in Grosse Pointe Park?
Grosse Pointe Park, MI is an inviting suburb east of Detroit providing numerous delightful attractions such as Grosse Pointe War Memorial displaying its distinctive environment or Veteran's Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Summer Classic Car Show highlighting culture through foods, music and art each July.

Things to do in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge, Illinois sits within Cook County featuring numerous attractions such as Margaret Mead Woods or the Pickwick Theatre combined with stores like the Shops of Uptown and multiple dining spots including Ann Sathers.

 Grosse Pointe Park, MIPark Ridge, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,562329,725,481
 Median Income$123,859  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4538.4
 Avg. Home Price$438,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Grosse Pointe Park    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Grosse Pointe Park is an upscale suburb of Detroit just 10 minutes from downtown. The people are very friendly and watch out for each other, yet are not intrusive. We  More

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Over 18 years ago

We keep the rif-raf  More

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Reviews for Park Ridge    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Park Ridge is a friendly community with lots of events especially in the warm weather  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hemmingway complained that Oak Park was a city of broad lawns and narrow minds. He wouldn't have been so hard on Oak Park if he'd ever been to Park  More

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Good access to public transportation-2 train stations,nearby train to Chicago loop,close to O'Hare Field all plus. Older town layout with horse/buggy roads now main  More

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