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Glen Ellyn
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Glen Ellyn is a charming suburb located west of Chicago, known for its lively downtown, historic architecture, and lakeside parks. The city offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with abundant greenery and local events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
28,846
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.88°, -88.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,685
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
285 Mbps
Upload
116 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DPA
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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