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Quincy, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Quincy?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 0.6 years older than in Quincy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Quincy?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 209.8% more expensive than Quincy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Quincy?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 15.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Quincy.

Things to do in Quincy?
Quincy, Illinois is situated in Adams County featuring numerous attractions such John Wood Mansion or Westview Golf Course combined with stores like Quincy mall or Target plus nearby food spots including Miko Poke.

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!

 Quincy, ILElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$50,857  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$144,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.52  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Quincy    21 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  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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