The Town FilesGlen Ellyn, Illinois
Village in DuPage County · population 28,846 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $544,000
- Household income
- $140,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 57
- Median age
- 39.8
Glen Ellyn is a village of 28,846 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $544,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 93% of Illinois towns, more walkable than 92% of Illinois towns.
How Glen Ellyn ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glen Ellyn is worth $544,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $140,938, which is more affordable than 5% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,433 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glen Ellyn | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $544,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,433 | $960 |
| Median household income | $140,938 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Glen Ellyn
| People | Glen Ellyn | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 32.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Glen Ellyn
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glen Ellyn since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 20, 2021 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 96 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 166 times; the largest was 4.80 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in DuPage County since 1996
DuPage County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DuPage County
DuPage County had 622,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Glen Ellyn itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Glen Ellyn
12 public schools with 8,518 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbard West High School | 9-12 | 2,313 | 17.5 |
| Hadley Junior High School | 6-8 | 1,111 | 14.1 |
| Glenbard South High School | 9-12 | 1,027 | 15.6 |
| Glen Crest Middle School | 6-8 | 701 | 15.9 |
| Churchill Elem School | PK-5 | 669 | 14.2 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School | K-5 | 589 | 15.1 |
| Forest Glen Elem School | PK-5 | 557 | 13.6 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | K-5 | 548 | 16.1 |
| Park View Elem School | K-5 | 379 | 14.6 |
| Arbor View Elem School | PK-5 | 319 | 16.8 |
| Westfield Elem School | K-5 | 305 | 13.3 |
| Philip J Rock Center & School | Other | — | — |
Towns near Glen Ellyn
- Wheaton, IL2.4 mi · 53,970 people · home $455,700
- Lombard, IL2.5 mi · 44,476 people · home $335,700
- Glendale Heights, IL3.7 mi · 33,176 people · home $261,700
- Villa Park, IL4.5 mi · 22,263 people · home $329,000
- Winfield, IL4.7 mi · 9,835 people · home $386,300
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL4.9 mi · 2,751 people · home $372,400
- Carol Stream, IL5.2 mi · 39,854 people · home $335,000
- Addison, IL5.2 mi · 35,702 people · home $341,300
Glen Ellyn questions
Is Glen Ellyn, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glen Ellyn scores better for retirees than 66% of Illinois towns and quieter than 10%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Glen Ellyn?
The median owner-occupied home in Glen Ellyn is valued at $544,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $140,938, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,433 a month.
What is the weather like in Glen Ellyn?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Glen Ellyn get tornadoes?
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glen Ellyn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 20, 2021. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)