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Park Ridge, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Park Ridge?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 4.4 years younger than in Park Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Park Ridge?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 0.3% more expensive than Park Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Park Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Park Ridge.

Things to do in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge, Illinois sits within Cook County featuring numerous attractions such as Margaret Mead Woods or the Pickwick Theatre combined with stores like the Shops of Uptown and multiple dining spots including Ann Sathers.

Things to do in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Illinois is located near Chicago in DuPage county and offers quiet streets combined with urban amenities such as world class eateries or concerts at Wilder Mansion & Concert Hall plus easy access to Chicago's vibrant culture via public transportation. Outdoor activities are abundant all year round with sailing/boating opportunities along Salt Creek at York Woods Forest Preserve or strolls through Wilder Park Nature Center – so there’s something fun happening no matter what kind of weather it is outside!

 Park Ridge, ILElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$124,535  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$445,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Park Ridge    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Park Ridge is a friendly community with lots of events especially in the warm weather  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hemmingway complained that Oak Park was a city of broad lawns and narrow minds. He wouldn't have been so hard on Oak Park if he'd ever been to Park  More

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Good access to public transportation-2 train stations,nearby train to Chicago loop,close to O'Hare Field all plus. Older town layout with horse/buggy roads now main  More

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Reviews for Elmhurst    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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