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Compare Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines

This post compares Glen Ellyn, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Glen Ellyn (village) Des Plaines (city)
Population 27,983 58,805
Income (median) $80,091 $51,285
Home Value (median) $424,300 $242,600
White 85% 75%
Black 2% 2%
Asian 8% 13%
With Kids 36% 28%
Age (median) 39 43
Rentals 23% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Glen Ellyn or Des Plaines?
A: Glen Ellyn has a much smaller population count than Des Plaines: 27983 compared with 58805 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Glen Ellyn or in Des Plaines?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Glen Ellyn.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Glen Ellyn or Des Plaines?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Glen Ellyn.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Glen Ellyn does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 23% for Glen Ellyn versus 23% for Des Plaines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Glen Ellyn may include: Elmhurst, Park-Ridge, and Libertyville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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