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Magnolia, AR vs Waukegan, IL

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Are people in Waukegan older or younger than people in Magnolia?
- The Median Age in Waukegan is 5.5 years older than in Magnolia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukegan or Magnolia?
- Waukegan housing costs are 35.2% more expensive than Magnolia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukegan or Magnolia?
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 12.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Magnolia.

Things to do in Magnolia?
Magnolia, AR is located in Columbia County and has a population of around 10,000 people. It has a rich history of timber production and its economy is largely driven by the oil and gas industry. Magnolia also boasts plenty of outdoor recreational activities like fishing, hiking and camping for visitors to take advantage of.

Things to do in Waukegan?
Waukegan, Illinois sits on Lake Michigan’s banks boasting 30 miles worth of sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing or playing beach volleyball along with other activities such as biking trails around Bowen Park or fly fishing in Mill Creek.

 Magnolia, ARWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Median Income$34,815  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$134,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Magnolia    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Yes, do they still lynch people here? I saw they had quite an instance of that in 1919. Enough  More

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Over 15 years ago

my family and i moved here from shreveport,la to be close to my mom.it was okay for the first couple of months,but after visiting ,mosquito breeding ground logoly state  More

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Over 17 years ago

The city of Magnolia is now building a new hospital called the Magnolia Regional Medical  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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