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Glen Ellyn, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
28,270
Population
4,056/sq mi density
$133,346
Median Income
$73,337 per capita
$522,600
Home Value
$547,932 Zillow
$1,326
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
873 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$133,346 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$522,600 home value, $1,326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$522,600
85% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
14% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,522
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$522,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$547,932
Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median List Price
$594,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.9%
Owner-Occupied
22.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,326/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
13.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Active Inventory
61
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $522,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $547,932 |
| Median Sale Price | $455,000 |
| Median List Price | $594,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,326 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.1% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 61 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,522 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |