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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Gurnee, IL vs Wheeling, IL

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Are people in Wheeling older or younger than people in Gurnee?
- The Median Age in Wheeling is 0.9 years younger than in Gurnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wheeling or Gurnee?
- Wheeling housing costs are 18.8% less expensive than Gurnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wheeling or Gurnee?
- The average commute for residents of Wheeling is 3.1 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 Wheeling?
Wheeling, Illinois is situated in Cook County providing tourists leisure areas such as Wheeling Park District plus employment opportunities at Northwest Community Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack

 Gurnee, ILWheeling, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,104329,725,481
 Median Income$102,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.73  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews
Marie · Grayslake, IL
Run. Run as fast and as far away as possible.
Over 14 years ago

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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Abhd · Gurnee, IL
Gurnee, IL - Very glad to have moved here.
Over 18 years ago

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 Wheeling    2 Reviews
Marta · Wheeling, IL
A great suburb to raise a family
Over 9 years ago

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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John  · Wheeling, IL
Living in Wheeling Illinois
Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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