City safety & data profile

Glendale HeightsIL

Glendale Heights, IL is a 34K-resident city in DuPage County with a median household income of $86,545.

DuPage County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Glendale Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Glendale Heights has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $261,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

34K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$86,545
Median income
$261,700
Median home
10.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Glendale Heights

Glendale Heights posts a median household income higher than 57% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Glendale Heights area.

Top 43%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Glendale Heights

Where Glendale Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$86,545 Top 43% higher than 57% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Glendale Heights, IL beyond the headline numbers

Glendale Heights sits inside DuPage County, Illinois, at roughly 41.91°N, -88.06°W. Population 34,208, $86,545 median household income. Median home value $261,700, median rent $1,590. Poverty rate 10.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Glendale Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.3%, then obesity at 30.9%. 1 hospital in/around Glendale Heights, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Glendale Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
34,208
Glendale Heights
Median Income
$86,545
+27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$261,700
+15% vs avg
Median Age
36.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DuPage County) - Glendale Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
930K+1%
Median Income
$112,096+43%
Median Home Value
$391,400+37%
Poverty Rate
6.6%-4%
Unemployment
4.9%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Glendale Heights, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
Poverty Rate
10.3% -27% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.9%
Work From Home 10.7%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 32.7%
African American 10.1%
Asian 25.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.3%
Obesity
30.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.6%
Physical Inactivity
25.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.1%
Binge Drinking
14.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.6%
Current Smoking
12.1%
Diabetes
11.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.5%
Annual Checkup 75.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Glendale Heights, IL? ▼
Glendale Heights, IL has a population of 34,208 people, located in DuPage County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Glendale Heights? ▼
The median household income in Glendale Heights, IL is $86,545 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.3%.
What is the median home value in Glendale Heights? ▼
The median home value in Glendale Heights, IL is $261,700. Median rent is $1,590/month.
What are the top health concerns in Glendale Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Glendale Heights include Short Sleep Duration (39.3%), Obesity (30.9%), High Blood Pressure (29.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Glendale Heights? ▼
Glendale Heights has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Glendale Heights? ▼
The median age in Glendale Heights, IL is 36.1 years. 29.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Glendale Heights, IL is located in DuPage County, Illinois. With a population of 34K and a $86,545 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Glendale Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Glendale Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (DuPage County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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