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Glen Ellyn
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Glen Ellyn is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 28,304. Glen Ellyn is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Glen Ellyn offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Glen Ellyn there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Glen Ellyn and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Glen Ellyn are highly rated.

About

About Glen Ellyn...
Population
28,304

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$516,600
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,223
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%
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Glen Ellyn Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    39.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    3.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    28.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    101.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    783.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    32.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    30%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Glen Ellyn

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$128,132
National
$75,149

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