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Glendale Heights, IL
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Glendale Heights, IL
At a Glance
How Glendale Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glendale Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Glendale Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Glendale Heights residents earn a median household income of $82,232 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,459. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% 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 Glendale Heights is $249,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,718. Median rent is $1,562/month, with 27.6% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Glendale Heights reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Glendale Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale Heights 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.