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Compare Glendale Heights to Des Plaines

This post compares Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights (village) Des Plaines (city)
Population 34,330 58,805
Income (median) $41,854 $51,285
Home Value (median) $175,200 $242,600
White 56% 75%
Black 6% 2%
Asian 23% 13%
With Kids 38% 28%
Age (median) 34 43
Rentals 38% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Glendale Heights or Des Plaines?
A: Glendale Heights has a smaller population count than Des Plaines: 34330 compared with 58805 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Glendale Heights or in Des Plaines?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Glendale Heights.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Glendale Heights or Des Plaines?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Glendale Heights.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Glendale Heights does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Glendale Heights versus 23% for Des Plaines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Glendale Heights may include: Carol-Stream, Hanover-Park, and Wheeling.

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

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