Glen Ellyn, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
28,270
Population
4,056/sq mi density
$133,346
Median Income
$73,337 per capita
$522,600
Home Value
$578,698 Zillow
$1,326
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
53
Violent Crime/100K
603 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$133,346 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$522,600 home value, $1,326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
28,270
Census 2023
Population Density
4,056
per square mile
Land Area
6.8
square miles (17.5 km²)
Median Age
41.3 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 10.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian
10.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82%
Spanish
14.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.1%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.6%
34% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.8%
67% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 28,270 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,056 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
Language
| English Only | 82.0% |
| Spanish | 14.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 8.6% |
| Health Insurance | 97.2% |
| Uninsured | 2.8% |
| Broadband Access | 93.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |