Glen Ellyn village is located in DuPage County and is considered to be part of the Chicago Metro area.

Known as "The New England of the Midwest," Glen Ellyn is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. With verdant parklands, Lake Ellyn–a 10-acre natural wonder.

Glen Ellyn has always drawn families looking for a distinctive way of life. It is a place where time slows down, neighbor knows neighbor, and residents work together to preserve the past, support the schools, parks, and library, and improve the community.

Glen Ellyn is a quiet and mature community with almost no industry. Residents take pride in maintaining their town's charming atmosphere by supporting its cultural and artistic community and promoting its rich history. Glen Ellyn students attend some of the best schools in the state. Public and private schools are excellent and student performance is consistently above average. The town's 25 parks provide an array of amenities, including recreation centers, playgrounds, ball fields, secluded picnic areas and quiet trails and paths. The village has two golf courses, one public and one private. The boathouse at Glen Ellyn Lake is used for various community and private activities and the lake itself is the site of the annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta. Other annual community events include the Pet Parade, Taste of Glen Ellyn, and Festival of the Arts. The College of DuPage Arts Center is a popular nearby entertainment venue and features national and local performers. The historic Central Business District is a convenient shopping area offering shops and restaurants. Chicago is easily accessible by train, bus or car and Midway and O'Hare Airports are 45 minutes away.

With two business districts, Glen Ellyn is well equipped to satisfy each and every buying need. The central business district is laid out for walking and is home to a vast array of specialty retailers, a 125-year-old grocery store, and service businesses. National retailers, grocery stores, auto dealers and hotels are conveniently located in the southern business district.

If being outside is your idea of a dream come true, you won’t have to travel far. With Lake Ellyn as its recreational centerpiece, Glen Ellyn offers a wealth of outdoor fun. There’s fishing, clay tennis courts, walking and jogging paths, playground, and a host of year-round special events.

Don't wait any longer come and see why Glen Ellyn is the idyllic place that embraces both the past and the future.

Housing Cost

No matter what your housing needs, you’ll find a residence that suits your architectural, budget, and space requirements in Glen Ellyn. Available housing ranges from comfortable and cozy starters to estate-style homes nestled along golf courses and Lake Ellyn.

Suitable-for-strolling sidewalks run by stately old-fashioned charmers and painted Victorians, sit alongside post-war bungalows, Cape Cods, and single-story ranch homes. Family-friendly subdivisions, conveniently located near schools and arterial roads, provide modern-day residences in a variety of styles. Those looking for maintenance-free living find a wealth of apartment and condominiums for rent and for sale.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $416,400

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 27,295. Glen Ellyn covers 6.62 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level.

Weather

Glen Ellyn, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Glen Ellyn is 37.94 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.60 Inches.

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