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Crime in Glendale Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glendale Heights. Key points include:
There were 351 total crimes in Glendale Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale Heights is 1,090.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale Heights is 99.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale Heights is 991.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glendale Heights is -48.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Glendale Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glendale Heights / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 351 | 1,090.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 99.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 34.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 319 | 991.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 45 | 139.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 257 | 798.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 52.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Glendale Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glendale Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glendale Heights is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glendale Heights is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Glendale Heights is $319,771.
The median income in Glendale Heights is $86,545.
Glendale Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glendale Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glendale Heights | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glendale Heights, IL Weather
The average high in Glendale Heights is 58.9° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 73.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.3 inches of precipitation each year with 32.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glendale Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glendale Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glendale Heights
The current population in Glendale Heights is 32,808. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,808 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 32,864 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 33,088 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 33,443 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 33,863 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 34,079 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 34,280 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 34,330 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 34,395 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 34,497 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 34,436 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 34,351 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 34,159 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 33,898 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 33,664 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glendale Heights
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Glendale Heights is:
27.8% White with 9,107 White residents.
10.0% African American with 3,269 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
25.5% Asian with 8,378 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 133 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 1,018 Two Or More residents.
33.2% Hispanic with 10,885 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glendale Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 25.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glendale Heights
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Glendale Heights is 49.4% female with 16,195 female residents.
Glendale Heights is 50.6% male with 16,613 male residents.
| Gender | Glendale Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glendale Heights for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Glendale Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glendale Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glendale Heights, Illinois
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5.4% of households in Glendale Heights earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Glendale Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Glendale Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Glendale Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Glendale Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Glendale Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Glendale Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Glendale Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.6% of households in Glendale Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.1% of households in Glendale Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glendale Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
