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Hackensack, NJ vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 0.3 years older than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Hackensack?
- Gurnee housing costs are 21.0% less expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hackensack.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

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!

 Hackensack, NJGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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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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