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Waukegan, IL vs Homewood, IL

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Are people in Homewood older or younger than people in Waukegan?
- The Median Age in Homewood is 5.0 years older than in Waukegan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Homewood or Waukegan?
- Homewood housing costs are 24.1% more expensive than Waukegan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Homewood or Waukegan?
- The average commute for residents of Homewood is 5.1 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 Homewood?
Homewood, IL is a pleasant village southeast of Chicago featuring several spectacular spots such as Flossmoor Country Club perfect for exploring or Sedge Meadow Woods ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Homewood Arts Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Waukegan, ILHomewood, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,716329,725,481
 Median Income$58,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%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 Homewood    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Homewood used to be a nice place to live but now there are alot of burglaries and the police isn't doing much about  More

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Even though I've left the Chicago area to move out west, I won't forget about where I was born & raised - Home Sweet Homewood! As part of the oft-overlooked Southern  More

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