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Richton Park, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

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Are people in Elmhurst older or younger than people in Richton Park?
- The Median Age in Elmhurst is 1.3 years younger than in Richton Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmhurst or Richton Park?
- Elmhurst housing costs are 122.9% more expensive than Richton Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmhurst or Richton Park?
- The average commute for residents of Elmhurst is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Richton Park.

Things to do in Richton Park?
Richton Park, IL is an inviting suburb southwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore including Richton Square Shopping Mall ideal for shopping or Wil-O-Way Underwood Golf Course great for golfing; they organize vivid festivals like Richton Park Festival every September.

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!

 Richton Park, ILElmhurst, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,661329,725,481
 Median Income$65,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$200,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Richton Park    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Looking to move away. There was a break in a few months ago then I got robbed at gun point and  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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