The story of this market
The typical home in Glen Ellyn, Illinois sells for about $635,682, or $308 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,173 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.4%
IL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
The Glen Ellyn housing market remains competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. While the market shows resilience, the combination of high entry prices and moderate rental yields suggests a balanced environment for buyers and investors. Data gaps exist regarding specific property tax rates and detailed historical tax trends.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Glen Ellyn yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 6.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 11 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A central community hub featuring a scenic lake, walking paths, and picnic areas that serve as a focal point for local events and recreation.
A large-scale recreational facility offering extensive sports fields, playgrounds, and indoor fitness amenities that support the village's active lifestyle.
Glen Ellyn is an ideal fit for family buyers seeking high-quality school districts and a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to Chicago. It also attracts professionals who value a historic, walkable downtown and established community amenities, while investors may find the market challenging due to high entry prices and moderate yields.
Glen Ellyn is widely recognized for its high-performing public school system, which serves as a primary driver for family-oriented housing demand in the village. The schools consistently maintain strong academic ratings, contributing to the area's reputation as a premier residential destination in DuPage County.
Glen Ellyn is well-connected to the Chicago metropolitan area via Metra commuter rail service, which provides efficient transit to the city's employment core. The village is also served by major highway corridors that facilitate regional travel.
Glen Ellyn offers a robust amenity base centered around its historic downtown, which features diverse shopping and dining options. The village is home to significant green spaces, including Lake Ellyn Park and Ackerman Park, providing residents with extensive trails, sports facilities, and recreational programming.
The rental market in Glen Ellyn is characterized by stable demand, though it faces pressure from elevated vacancy rates in certain segments. While rental rates have shown growth, the market is primarily driven by long-term residents, with a limited presence of short-term rental activity compared to urban centers.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of professional services, retail, and proximity to the broader DuPage County employment corridor. The village benefits from a highly educated workforce and stable economic momentum driven by its status as a desirable residential suburb.
The village maintains a stable economic environment with a focus on residential quality of life and local commercial activity. Development momentum is characterized by infill projects and the preservation of its historic downtown character, supported by its proximity to major regional employment hubs in the Chicago metro area.
Development activity is primarily focused on small-scale infill and the revitalization of existing commercial districts to maintain the village's historic character. There are no major large-scale stadium or theme park projects currently reported.
Parcels in Glen Ellyn are subject to various special taxing districts, including school districts, park districts, and library districts, which collectively fund the village's high-quality public services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and CMAP Community Data Snapshots.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.