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Glendale Heights

Illinois · 33,176 residents · 5.394 sq mi
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Glendale Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $203,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,176
+4%since 2000
from 31,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,151 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+18%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Glendale Heights
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,034
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,285 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,225
+33%since 2000
from $21,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $823 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(17,409)
Black4.7%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(5,842)
Asian19.8%(6,303)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.8%(24,089)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(10,599)
Black7%(2,322)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(10,889)
Asian25.1%(8,329)
Other4.1%(1,360)
Diversity Score90.7%(30,105)
Diversity Score
91
+20%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
35.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale Heights, Illinois?

Glendale Heights, Illinois has about 33,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Glendale Heights, Illinois earns about $70,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendale Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Glendale Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $203,200, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale Heights, Illinois?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Glendale Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendale Heights, Illinois?

About 9.9% of people in Glendale Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glendale Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glendale Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,203 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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