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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Petal, MS

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Are people in Petal older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Petal is 0.7 years younger than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Petal or Lake in the Hills?
- Petal housing costs are 38.7% less expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Petal or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Petal is 12.2 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 Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

 Lake in the Hills, ILPetal, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,342329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%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 Petal    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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