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Homewood, IL vs Carpentersville, IL

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Are people in Carpentersville older or younger than people in Homewood?
- The Median Age in Carpentersville is 7.0 years younger than in Homewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpentersville or Homewood?
- Carpentersville housing costs are 0.7% less expensive than Homewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpentersville or Homewood?
- The average commute for residents of Carpentersville is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Homewood.

Things to do in Homewood?
Homewood, IL is a pleasant village southeast of Chicago featuring several spectacular spots such as Flossmoor Country Club perfect for exploring or Sedge Meadow Woods ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Homewood Arts Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville, Illinois is found in Kane county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Carpenter Nature Center to swimming at Fox River Pool combined with shops like Spring Hill Mall and job prospects through Sherman Hospital

 Homewood, ILCarpentersville, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,940329,725,481
 Median Income$81,940  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$225,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Homewood    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Homewood used to be a nice place to live but now there are alot of burglaries and the police isn't doing much about  More

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Even though I've left the Chicago area to move out west, I won't forget about where I was born & raised - Home Sweet Homewood! As part of the oft-overlooked Southern  More

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Reviews for Carpentersville    1 Reviews

Feb 2021 - Been here 14 years (west side of town, near Randall Rd). Good schools. Diverse community. Shopping, restaurants, churches, etc... close and abundant. Easy  More

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