Population 40,056 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glen Ellyn
Household size in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Glen Ellyn average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.8, the median age in Glen Ellyn is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 40.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Glen Ellyn, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Glen Ellyn has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Glen Ellyn
Renters in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.5% of households in Glen Ellyn rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in Glen Ellyn are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Glen Ellyn is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,038 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,280 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,479 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,702 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$664 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Glen Ellyn costs $1,702 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $664 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Glen Ellyn
Bachelor's degrees in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Glen Ellyn is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally. Only 38 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Glen Ellyn: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Glen Ellyn
| Period | Glen Ellyn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Glen Ellyn is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Chicago area (6.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Glen Ellyn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn | 2.76 | 40.8 | 5.7% | 21.5% | 4.6% | 1969 | $1,702 | 64.1% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| Wheaton | 2.64 | 39.2 | 4.3% | 25.5% | 4.6% | 1972 | $1,865 | 66.4% | 96.4% | 3.8% |
| Lombard | 2.59 | 39.7 | 8.1% | 29.6% | 7.7% | 1971 | $1,908 | 48.6% | 95.9% | 5.1% |
| Glendale Heights | 3.08 | 36.5 | 11.3% | 35.4% | 5.3% | 1979 | $1,678 | 30.4% | 84.1% | 5.6% |
| Villa Park | 2.80 | 38.5 | 7.7% | 24.3% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,897 | 35.2% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| Winfield | 2.72 | 45.7 | 4.6% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 1981 | $1,742 | 53.2% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2.10 | 45.1 | 5.6% | 50.9% | 14.8% | 1977 | $2,089 | 50.0% | 95.5% | 6.5% |
| Carol Stream | 2.79 | 42.0 | 7.8% | 28.7% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,723 | 42.3% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| Lisle | 2.27 | 40.1 | 9.0% | 42.4% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,648 | 60.1% | 97.5% | 5.2% |
| Addison | 2.76 | 40.8 | 10.6% | 31.3% | 4.3% | 1972 | $1,596 | 22.9% | 77.0% | 5.7% |
| Oak Brook | 2.37 | 57.1 | 5.7% | 19.3% | 12.3% | 1981 | $1,937 | 64.7% | 96.3% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Glen Ellyn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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