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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 5.3 years older than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Lake in the Hills?
- Galesburg housing costs are 74.2% less expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 21.1 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 Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Lake in the Hills, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%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 Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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