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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 3.5 years younger than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Lake in the Hills?
- Gainesville housing costs are 7.7% more expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 13.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake in the Hills.

Things to do in Lake in the Hills?
Located near Algonquin is a charming mid-sized village situated right off Randall Road making it an ideal spot for commuters looking for quick access into downtown Chicago! As well as having outstanding residents & businesses throughout town there are ample recreational opportunities like treehouses tucked away in Glacial Creek Conservation Areas rolling hills or boating & skiing at Lake In The Hills lake perfect for any outdoor enthusiast!

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.

 Lake in the Hills, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake In The Hills    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Lake in the hills is a GREAT town to live in. Atleast it was many years ago when I moved here. It was a small quiet town and nothing ever went wrong here. But now that  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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