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Crime in Glen Ellyn summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glen Ellyn. Key points include:
There were 177 total crimes in Glen Ellyn in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Ellyn is 628.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Ellyn is 49.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Ellyn is 578.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glen Ellyn is -70.36% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Glen Ellyn Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glen Ellyn / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 177 | 628.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 49.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 14.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 163 | 578.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 53.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 145 | 514.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 10.6 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Glen Ellyn summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glen Ellyn. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glen Ellyn is 137 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glen Ellyn is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Glen Ellyn is $562,204.
The median income in Glen Ellyn is $140,938.
Glen Ellyn's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glen Ellyn Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glen Ellyn | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 219 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glen Ellyn, IL Weather
The average high in Glen Ellyn is 59.3° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.5 inches of precipitation each year with 30.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glen Ellyn |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glen Ellyn Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glen Ellyn
The current population in Glen Ellyn is 28,390. The population has increased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,390 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 28,270 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 28,304 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 28,506 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 27,741 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 27,855 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 27,958 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 27,983 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 27,894 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 27,890 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 27,394 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 27,493 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 27,503 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 27,610 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 27,397 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glen Ellyn
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Glen Ellyn is:
75.1% White with 21,321 White residents.
3.0% African American with 856 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
10.9% Asian with 3,094 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 33 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 93 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 1,021 Two Or More residents.
6.9% Hispanic with 1,967 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glen Ellyn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glen Ellyn
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Glen Ellyn is 50.1% female with 14,216 female residents.
Glen Ellyn is 49.9% male with 14,173 male residents.
| Gender | Glen Ellyn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glen Ellyn for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Glen Ellyn completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glen Ellyn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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4.4% of households in Glen Ellyn earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.8% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.7% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.7% of households in Glen Ellyn earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glen Ellyn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.7% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
