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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 4.1 years older than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Lake in the Hills?
- Gurnee housing costs are 3.4% less expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 7.8 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 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!

 Lake in the Hills, ILGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 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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