Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is one of the most picturesque and sought-after communities in Chicago’s western suburbs, known for its charming downtown, excellent schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. With its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and vibrant local atmosphere, Glen Ellyn offers the perfect balance of small-town character and modern convenience. Homebuyers are drawn to the area's diverse housing options, including historic homes, updated family residences, luxury properties, and new construction opportunities.
Residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to outstanding parks, recreational amenities, boutique shopping, local dining, and year-round community events. Popular destinations such as Lake Ellyn Park provide beautiful outdoor spaces for recreation and relaxation, while the walkable downtown and convenient Metra station make commuting to Chicago both easy and convenient. Glen Ellyn’s highly regarded schools and welcoming neighborhoods continue to make it a top choice for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
The Driscoll Crisp Team has extensive experience helping buyers and sellers navigate the Glen Ellyn real estate market. Whether you're searching for homes for sale in Glen Ellyn, considering selling your property, or exploring Glen Ellyn neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities, our team provides the local expertise, market knowledge, and personalized service needed to help you achieve your real estate goals in one of DuPage County’s most desirable communities.
28,270 people live in Glen Ellyn, where the median age is 41.3 and the average individual income is $73,337. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Glen Ellyn, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Os Hookah, Elite Meat Market, and Alla Moda Boutique.
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| Dining | 3.08 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.53 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.64 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.61 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.04 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.18 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.59 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.47 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.47 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.65 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.03 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.93 miles | 48 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.71 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.38 miles | 44 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.75 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.77 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.53 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.26 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.65 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Glen Ellyn has 10,833 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Glen Ellyn do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,270 people call Glen Ellyn home. The population density is 4,126.84 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Tracy and Diane are both life-long residents of the Western Suburbs – working, raising families and participating on school and local boards within the community. They KNOW the area, the people, the neighborhoods and, most of all, the homes. This intimate local knowledge provides their clients unequalled advantage when looking for a new home or tapping into buyers for their own.
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