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Glendale Heights, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Katherine G.

Best hidden gems in Glendale Heights

Hi all, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 32,864, Glendale Heights is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,562 for rent here. The suburbs are where most fam...

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Gabriel Morgan

Glendale Heights in the winter -how bad?

Hello, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families...

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Nora Campbell

Is it worth buying in Glendale Heights?

Curious what people think. I work in legal and The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

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Gabriel Morgan

Rent in Glendale Heights getting crazy

Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be ro...

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Madelyn Wilson

Housing market in Glendale Heights right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $82,232, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $2...

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Hudson

Working in Glendale Heights -salaries realistic?

First post here. With a population of 32,864, Glendale Heights is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cheers. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school ...

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Madelyn Brown

How are the schools in Glendale Heights?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. You can expect to pay around $1,562 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Glendale Heights sits at 82.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is...

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Cameron Hughes

Best neighborhoods in Glendale Heights

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $82,232, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 32,864, Glendale Heights is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's ...

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Cameron Hughes

How is the nightlife in Glendale Heights?

Hi all, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Nora Campbell

How are the schools in Glendale Heights?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?

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Hudson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Glendale Heights?

Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,562 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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Piper E.

Glendale Heights is underrated, change my mind

The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing f...

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Kai Williams

Relocating to Glendale Heights, IL -pros and cons?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $82,232 in Glendale Heights. Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this?...

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Jason O.

Co-working spaces in Glendale Heights?

First post here. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $82,232, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Glendale Heights sits at 82.7 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in cert...

6 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Ian Alvarez

Best coffee shops in Glendale Heights?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 32,864 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Piper E.

Living in Glendale Heights -the reality

Hey, I'm a 39-year-old police officer and The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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