Glen Ellyn

An adorable town with fun community events, a phenomenal downtown, and historic charm - A true gem.

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Welcome to Glen Ellyn

What a gem! Glen Ellyn is located approximately 23 miles from Downtown Chicago (only a 30-minute drive without traffic). This town is known for gorgeous architecture with historic charm, and homes ranging from first-time buyer price points to luxury. Prepare to be impressed!

Historic Charm

Walking around the charming downtown Glen Ellyn you’ll find many restaurants, bars, shops of all kinds, coffee shops, bakeries, and activities for all ages to enjoy!



Fan Favorite

Glen Ellyn is a fan favorite in the western suburbs! The town has excellent schools and is conveniently located on the train line with nearby highway access. Living in Glen Ellyn, you can master your golf game at the Glen Oak Country Club, enjoy community events through the Glen Ellyn Park District, and shop and dine along historic Main Street.

Overview for Glen Ellyn, IL

28,506 people live in Glen Ellyn, where the median age is 41.1 and the average individual income is $69,566. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,506

Total Population

41.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,566

Average individual Income

Around Glen Ellyn, IL

There's plenty to do around Glen Ellyn, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

55
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
59
Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Righteous Kitchen, Scrims Esports Gaming Center, and Balance Yoga + Pilates.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.17 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.86 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.03 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.59 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.87 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.7 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Glen Ellyn, IL

Glen Ellyn has 10,986 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Glen Ellyn do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,506 people call Glen Ellyn home. The population density is 4,161.29 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,506

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.1

Median Age

49.7 / 50.3%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,986

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$69,566

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Glen Ellyn, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Glen Ellyn. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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