The Town FilesGlendale Heights, Illinois
Village in DuPage County · population 33,176 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $261,700
- Household income
- $86,545
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 59
- Median age
- 36.1
Glendale Heights is a village of 33,176 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $261,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 86% of Illinois towns.
How Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights is worth $261,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $86,545, which is more affordable than 21% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,590 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glendale Heights | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,590 | $960 |
| Median household income | $86,545 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Glendale Heights
| People | Glendale Heights | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 37.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in Glendale Heights
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
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glendale Heights since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 1976 about 6.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 83 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 172 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 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 Glendale Heights itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Glendale Heights
8 public schools with 3,656 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquardt Middle School | 6-8 | 775 | 10.8 |
| Glenside Middle School | 5-8 | 768 | 13.7 |
| Black Hawk Elem School | K-5 | 532 | 17.7 |
| Americana Elementary School | K-4 | 413 | 12.9 |
| Glen Hill Elementary School | K-4 | 411 | 13.3 |
| Reskin Elem School | K-5 | 335 | 8.6 |
| G Stanley Hall Elem School | PK-5 | 329 | 8.9 |
| Queen Bee School | PK-PK | 93 | 18.6 |
Towns near Glendale Heights
- Bloomingdale, IL2.3 mi · 22,382 people · home $376,500
- Carol Stream, IL2.8 mi · 39,854 people · home $335,000
- Addison, IL3.6 mi · 35,702 people · home $341,300
- Glen Ellyn, IL3.7 mi · 28,846 people · home $544,000
- Roselle, IL4.3 mi · 22,897 people · home $344,700
- Lombard, IL4.5 mi · 44,476 people · home $335,700
- Wheaton, IL4.6 mi · 53,970 people · home $455,700
- Winfield, IL4.8 mi · 9,835 people · home $386,300
Glendale Heights questions
Is Glendale Heights, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glendale Heights scores better for retirees than 11% of Illinois towns and quieter than 6%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Glendale Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Glendale Heights is valued at $261,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,545, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,590 a month.
What is the weather like in Glendale Heights?
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 Glendale Heights get tornadoes?
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glendale Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 1976. 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)