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Gurnee, IL vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 11.6 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Gurnee?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 12.1% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 8.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gurnee.

Things to do in Gurnee?
Gurnee, IL is a fast-growing village located on Lake Michigan’s western shores just north of Chicago. Home to Six Flags Great America theme park - Gurnee offers plenty recreational activities plus miles long beaches stretching up its coastlines perfect for summertime fun!

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Gurnee, ILFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews

We moved here four years ago from Evanston, IL and I have to say it's been the worst experience of my life. The people here are closed minded, rude, homophobic, racist.  More

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Gurnee is a relatively new community. Incorporated in 1927, it remained a primarily rural, small town until the 1970's. It was at about this time that the growth and  More

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Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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