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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lombard, IL vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Lombard?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 3.3 years older than in Lombard.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Lombard?
- Galesburg housing costs are 74.4% less expensive than Lombard housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Lombard?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 14.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lombard.

Things to do in Lombard?
Lombard, Illinois is found in DuPage County featuring Wild Meadows Trout Farm or Cantigny Park along with food options such as Los Burritos Mexicanos Restaurant.

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!

 Lombard, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$89,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.94  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lombard    4 Reviews
cynna · Albuquerque, NM
A village with a heart
Over 2 years ago

I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and  More

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Joe  · Lombard, IL
Above Average in DuPage Co
Over 18 years ago

Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property  More

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Iffath · Lombard, IL
Very low crime rate. Love It!
Over 18 years ago

Very low crime rate. Love  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews
Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

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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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
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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