Glendale Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
32,864 Population 6,097/sq mi density
$82,232 Median Income $36,459 per capita
$249,000 Home Value $326,702 Zillow
$1,562 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 994 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,232 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $1,562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Glendale Heights, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,232
9% above
$36,459 per capita
Home Value
$249,000
12% below
Zillow: $326,702
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
34% above
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
994/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
109%
Home Value
88%
Rent
134%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glendale Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.2% (44% 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 $326,702. 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 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 994/100K. 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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population32,864
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density6,097/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born38.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,232
Per Capita$36,459
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,000
Rent$1,562
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$326,702
Housing Units11,650
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property994/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary140/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation801 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30

Did You Know?

Glendale Heights was founded in 1959.
The median home in Glendale Heights was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
38.0% 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.