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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Zoey Gomez

Working remotely from Glen Ellyn

Hey folks, I've been here for 13 years and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Bella

How much do you pay for rent in Glen Ellyn?

Hi all, I'm originally from Austin and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Maya P.

Is it worth buying in Glen Ellyn?

Hey, Rent is about $1,326/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $522,600, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $522,600 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? ...

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Sarah Edwards

How much do you pay for rent in Glen Ellyn?

Random thought, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,270 people. The median home value here is around $522,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Glen Ellyn sits at 71.6 per 100K. Traffic can be r...

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Leo Sanchez

Cheapest neighborhoods in Glen Ellyn?

I've been here for 13 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 28,270 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. ...

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Camila Morris

Thinking about relocating to Glen Ellyn from Las Vegas

Longtime lurker here, I work in food service and Household incomes average around $133,346 in Glen Ellyn. With a population of 28,270, Glen Ellyn is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Glen Ellyn? People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

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Camila Morris

Best coffee shops in Glen Ellyn?

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $522,600, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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Elizabeth Gutierrez

Weekend activities in Glen Ellyn?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Leo Sanchez

Studio apartments in Glen Ellyn -options?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $133,346 in Glen Ellyn. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Elizabeth Gutierrez

Is Glen Ellyn getting better or worse?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,270 people. The median home value here is around $522,600, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Maya P.

Is Glen Ellyn worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, I work in hospitality and Homes are going for about $522,600 on average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,326/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,326 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,270 people. I...

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Hannah S.

Just moved to Glen Ellyn, any tips?

I'm a college student here and Median household income is $133,346, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Glen Ellyn sits at 71.6 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a...

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Bella

Best and worst neighborhoods in Glen Ellyn

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $522,600 on average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Glen Ellyn sits at 71.6 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Night ...

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Maya P.

Glen Ellyn job market vs San Diego

Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Hannah S.

Glen Ellyn job market vs Minneapolis

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,326 for rent here. Homes are going for about $522,600 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good....

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Bella

Career opportunities in Glen Ellyn, IL

Hi all, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Glen Ellyn sits at 71.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,326/month for a decent place. With a population of 28,270, Glen Ellyn is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborho...

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Camila Morris

Day-to-day life in Glen Ellyn, IL

Hello, Any advice would be great. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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