Glendale Heights, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Glendale Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,187 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4189.7 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.29% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,658 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Glendale Heights grew by 10.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,148 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Glendale Heights has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Glendale Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,202 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.56% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Glendale Heights is about 12% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Glendale Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $231,231 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,585 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.0% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Glendale Heights is about 12.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,585 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Glendale Heights spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Glendale Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,688 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,083 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,691 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Glendale Heights is 22 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
Glendale Heights has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Glendale Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Glendale Heights has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Glendale Heights | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Glendale Heights, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Glendale Heights, IL is the 4th largest of the 5 cities compared here, 23,187 residents against a local median of 31,936. Where Glendale Heights, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 33% below the local median of $345,445 at $231,231.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $92,202 against a local median of $111,846, 18% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 18% below the local median it puts Glendale Heights, IL at the weaker end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $298,449 on median home price, so Glendale Heights, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glendale Heights, IL has the 4th highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | $92,202 #5/5 | $231,231 #4/5 | 22.0 min #2/5 |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,627 | $95,918 | $113,257 | 25.7 min |
| Carol Stream, IL | 36,866 | $105,878 | $339,208 | 26.4 min |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | $123,155 | $351,683 | 23.4 min |
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | $117,814 | $411,706 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Glendale Heights, Illinois.
What is the population of Glendale Heights, Illinois?
The population of Glendale Heights, Illinois is 23,187, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Glendale Heights, Illinois?
The population density of Glendale Heights, Illinois is 4189.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Glendale Heights, Illinois?
The median household income in Glendale Heights, Illinois is $92,202, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Glendale Heights, Illinois?
The median home price in Glendale Heights, Illinois is $231,231, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Glendale Heights, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Glendale Heights, Illinois is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.