At a Glance
Median Income
$133,346
$73,337 per capita
Home Value
$522,600
Zillow: $547,932
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.3%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Glen Ellyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Ellyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Ellyn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Ellyn residents earn a median household income of $133,346 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,337. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Ellyn is $522,600 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,932. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Glen Ellyn reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 873/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.3% of adults in Glen Ellyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Ellyn has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population28,270
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density4,056/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,346
Per Capita$73,337
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A
Home Value$522,600
Rent$1,326
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$547,932
Housing Units11,522
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property873/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation782 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Glen Ellyn was founded in 1834.
The median home in Glen Ellyn was built in 1971.
28.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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