Arlington Heights, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $113,502). Arlington Heights leads in cost of living index (124 vs 136). Arlington Heights leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 74,495 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.3 |
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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74.7 Score
Glen Ellyn, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$584,435
Population
28,347
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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