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Waukegan, IL vs Hawthorne, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Hawthorne older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Hawthorne is 1.2 years younger than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hawthorne or Waukegan?
- Hawthorne housing costs are 347.6% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hawthorne or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Hawthorne is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waukegan.

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.

Things to do in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne, California is located in the heart of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and provides plenty of shopping opportunities along with access to some great beaches.

 Waukegan, ILHawthorne, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,863329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.17  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Hawthorne    4 Reviews

MARGARET · 

I lived there. Hawthorne is a ___hole. Crime, Drugs, Unemployment near 12% and, they can pay the police enough to stay and deal with all the crap! It has to be one of  More

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Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There  More

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