Glen Ellyn, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,007 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3787.6 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,459 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Glen Ellyn grew by 4.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,068 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Glen Ellyn has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,155 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.63% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Glen Ellyn is about 50% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $351,683 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,318 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.7% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Glen Ellyn is about 22.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,318 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Glen Ellyn spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 195 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.8 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 195 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,046 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.6% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,725 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,415 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Glen Ellyn is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Glen Ellyn has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.6% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Glen Ellyn has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Glen Ellyn, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Glen Ellyn, IL is the 4th largest of the 6 cities compared here, 27,007 residents against a local median of 33,382. The measure that sets Glen Ellyn, IL apart most is median household income: $123,155, 27% above the local median of $97,274. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread $33,023 on median household income, so Glen Ellyn, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glen Ellyn, IL has the highest median household income of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | $123,155 #1/6 | $351,683 #3/6 | 23.4 min #5/6 |
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | $117,814 | $411,706 | 21.5 min |
| Lombard, IL | 43,378 | $97,274 | $347,326 | 22.7 min |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | $92,202 | $231,231 | 22.0 min |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | $101,715 | $540,545 | 25.3 min |
| Addison, IL | 33,382 | $84,791 | $249,866 | 23.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
What is the population of Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
The population of Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 27,007, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
The population density of Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 3787.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
The median household income in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is $123,155, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
The median home price in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is $351,683, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.