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Wood River, IL vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Wood River?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 5.3 years older than in Wood River.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Wood River?
- Galesburg housing costs are 21.9% less expensive than Wood River housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Wood River?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wood River.

Things to do in Wood River?
Located on the Mississippi River between Alton & East Alton lies Wood River , Illinois — a vibrant city spanning 5 square miles consisting both sprawling suburban neighborhoods & rural countryside alike making it perfect if you want hermits haven away from urban life yet still be close enough enjoy big city offerings at their St Louis metropolitan area neighbor only 25 minutes away .

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Wood River, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$58,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$101,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
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I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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