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Gurnee, IL vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 0.5 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Gurnee?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 12.7% less expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 6.6 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 Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

 Gurnee, ILOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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