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Glen ellyn, IL

Glen ellyn, IL.

Population: 38,696 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Glen ellyn, IL is $576,539 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $246,000 after a median 55.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,173/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$576,539

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

55.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$576,539
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+22.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+57.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$576,539
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$246,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
55.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,173/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,440/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Philip J Rock Center and School, Glen Ellyn SD 41, Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Schools include
Philip J Rock Center & School, Abraham Lincoln Elem School, Benjamin Franklin Elem School, Churchill Elem School, Forest Glen Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (7.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
202
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
234

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
168
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
282,318
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
234,318

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Schaumburg Regional Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
37
Hospitals include
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
84.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
572,803
Average weekly wage
$1,507
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
784

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Glen ellynState medianUS median
Median home value$576,539$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$246,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,173/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Glen ellyn, IL?
$576,539.
What is the median sale price in Glen ellyn, IL?
$246,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Glen ellyn, IL?
Median days on market: 55.5 days.
What is typical rent in Glen ellyn, IL?
Typical rent: $2,173/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Glen ellyn, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Glen ellyn, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Glen ellyn, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Glen ellyn, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glen ellyn, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Glen ellyn, IL?
12 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Glen ellyn, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 18.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Glen ellyn, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Glen ellyn, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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