Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Glen Ellyn, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,617
Population
27,687
Renter Mix
24% Rent
All the comforts of the suburbs with Chicago just a short train ride away
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Glen Ellyn is a vibrant suburban city located 25 miles west of the Chicago Loop.The Downtown district around the intersection of Main Street and Crescent Boulevard is full of popular hangouts like the Glen Art Theatre, Main Street Pub, Blackberry Market, and numerous other eclectic locally-owned businesses. Farther south, Roosevelt Road anchors a cluster of large shopping centers. Locals enjoy ample opportunities to spend time outdoors, from the pristine Village Links of Glen Ellyn to the lush greenery of Churchill prairie Nature Preserve.The College of DuPage main campus can be found at the south end of town, and Wheaton College sits just a few blocks to the west. The train ride to Chicago’s Ogilvie Station is only about an hour long, making it easy to commute or hop into the city for leisure time without having to drive.
Explore the City
Village Links of Glen Ellyn offers 27 holes of golf and year-round dining at Reserve 22.
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art of Glen Ellyn has many exhibitions throughout the year.
The Glen Art Theatre was built in the 1920's and screens both first-run and independent films.
Lake Ellyn Park in Glen Ellyn is famous for its incredibly beautiful lake.
Glen Ellyn is only a short Metra ride away from Chicago downtown.
27 miles west of Chicago sits Glen Ellyn, a charming suburb with so much to offer.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$124,058
Average: $154,255
Education
13,355
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,975
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glen Ellyn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Glen Ellyn, IL is $1,668 for a studio, $1,611 for one bedroom, $2,044 for two bedrooms, and $2,205 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glen Ellyn has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,611/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,765/month
955 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glen Ellyn, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
555 Students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
531 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
637 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
606 Students
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,133 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
718 Students
Philip J Rock Center And School
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,299 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,091 Students
Philip J Rock Center And School
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center
- Willowbrook Forest Preserve
- Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
- Lilacia Park
- Cosley Zoo
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.