Elk Grove Village, IL vs Glendale Heights, 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.
Elk Grove Village
75
#510 nationally
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.3). Elk Grove Village leads in walk score (43 vs 38). Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $83,588).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#510) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 31,350 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.3 |
C
75 Score
Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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