Living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Ellyn · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Ellyn has 28,390 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $140,938 (69% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $544,000, the median rent is $1,433/month.
Glen Ellyn at a glance
- Population
- 28,390
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $140,938State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $544,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,433/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Glen Ellyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glen Ellyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Ellyn the median home value is $544,000, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,433 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,317 a month in housing costs.
Glen Ellyn median household income
The median household income in Glen Ellyn is $140,938 and the income per person is $74,079. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Glen Ellyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,110
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.64
Glen Ellyn demographics
- Population
- 28,390
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 10,698
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Ellyn ›
Education in Glen Ellyn
68.2% of adults 25 and older in Glen Ellyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Ellyn
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 32.8%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Glen Ellyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn | 28,390 | $140,938 | $544,000 | $1,433 |
| Wheaton | 53,557 | $120,008 | $455,700 | $1,799 |
| Lombard | 43,619 | $100,362 | $335,700 | $1,948 |
| Glendale Heights | 32,808 | $86,545 | $261,700 | $1,590 |
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
| Winfield | 10,095 | $135,795 | $386,300 | $1,493 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2,723 | $76,905 | $372,400 | $1,875 |
| Carol Stream | 39,460 | $102,309 | $335,000 | $1,529 |
| Addison | 35,489 | $90,431 | $341,300 | $1,245 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The median household income in Glen Ellyn is $140,938, 69% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glen Ellyn?
The median home value in Glen Ellyn is $544,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Glen Ellyn?
The median gross rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,433 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Glen Ellyn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Glen Ellyn?
The median age in Glen Ellyn is 39.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Glen Ellyn?
The average commute to work in Glen Ellyn is 29 minutes; 32.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Ellyn?
The unemployment rate in Glen Ellyn is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Ellyn?
68.2% of adults in Glen Ellyn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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