Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Glendale Heights, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,445
Population
31,223
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Proud, progressive, and close to everything
Family-Friendly
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Golf
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Parks
Located about 25 miles west of Downtown Chicago, Glendale Heights is a popular village near several Windy City destinations. The O'Hare International Airport is 17 miles north east, the Cosley Zoo is about three miles southwest, and Wheaton College is about two miles south in nearby Wheaton. Glendale Heights is also convenient to Loyola University Medical Center, Dominican University, Concordia University Chicago, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Even with so much nearby, you may discover you have everything you need right in Glendale Heights. The village is home to a number of businesses, including HYDAC Technology Corporation, OSG USA, and Chicago Blower Corporation. Adventist GlenOaks Medical Center is located off Glen Ellyn Road. Along East Army Trail Road, residents enjoy a large number of restaurants, shops, and businesses. Another shopping district is located along North Avenue on the south side of Glendale Heights. The large Stratford Square Mall is adjacent to the village.
Glendale Heights is an attractive community with several parks and lakes. East Branch DuPage River skirts the eastern edge of the village, and the East Branch Forest Preserve contains two large lakes, an off-leash dog park, and picnic areas. The largest park in the village, Camera Park, covers just over 63 acres and includes a skate park, picnic shelters, ball fields, basketball courts, walking trails, a playground, and a sledding hill. Golfers will appreciate the 18-hole, public Glendale Lakes Golf Club, which also contains a gazebo and a bar and grill.
Explore the City
Enjoy the beautiful nature around East Branch Forest Preserve.
East Branch Forest Preserve features a paved walking and biking trail.s
Target is a big-name store where Glendale Heights residents stock up their pantries.
Visitors have so many cars to admire at the Show and Shine Car Show in Glendale.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,998
Average: $94,473
Education
7,913
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,585
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glendale Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Glendale Heights, IL is $1,446 for one bedroom, $1,726 for two bedrooms, and $2,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale Heights has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,446/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$2,989/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,059/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glendale Heights, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades K-8
719 Students
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
386 Students
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-8
719 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East Branch Forest Preserve
- Spring Creek Reservoir Forest Preserve
- Meacham Grove Forest Preserve
- Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
- Army Trail Nature Center
Transit / Subway
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.