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Mundelein, IL vs Gurnee, IL

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Are people in Gurnee older or younger than people in Mundelein?
- The Median Age in Gurnee is 2.4 years older than in Mundelein.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gurnee or Mundelein?
- Gurnee housing costs are 0.9% less expensive than Mundelein housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gurnee or Mundelein?
- The average commute for residents of Gurnee is 1.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mundelein.

Things to do in Mundelein?
Mundelein IL rests north Chicago home to numerous attractions such as Lambs Farm to explore area's culture while still having easy access nearby Lake Michigan offering tons of ways have fun like boating, fishing or swimming.

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!

 Mundelein, ILGurnee, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,826329,725,481
 Median Income$96,993  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mundelein    3 Reviews

I've lived in Mundelein for 25 years. We have great friends and neighbors. My kids grew up here and went to excellent schools. There are great biking/running/walking  More

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Here are the pluses - close to route 53, tollway and Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire all of which have a lot to offer. Housing cheaper than some of the  More

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Too much concrete and cars... too expensive... overcrowded healthcare facilities... high-strung, materialistic culture... unforgiving cultural and physical  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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