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Gurnee, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 7.6 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Gurnee?
- Gainesville housing costs are 11.5% more expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 6.1 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 Gurnee, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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