Glen Ellyn, IL housing market
The typical Glen Ellyn home is worth about $579,000, up 6.5% in a year, 94% above the Illinois typical home. Homes typically sell in 44 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Glen Ellyn compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Glen Ellyn at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Glen Ellyn | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $370,000 | $181,000 |
| 2018 | $383,000 | $190,000 |
| 2019 | $385,000 | $195,000 |
| 2020 | $384,000 | $200,000 |
| 2021 | $405,000 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | $425,000 | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $454,000 | $248,000 |
| 2024 | $491,000 | $263,000 |
| 2025 | $523,000 | $278,000 |
| 2026 | $559,000 | $290,000 |
| August 2026 | $579,000 | $298,000 |
Glen Ellyn and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn | $579K | +6.5% | 44 | $140,938 |
| Wheaton | $515K | +5.3% | 35 | $120,008 |
| Lombard | $388K | +5% | 43 | $100,362 |
| Carol Stream | $385K | +3.8% | 42 | $102,309 |
4.1 years of income
The typical Glen Ellyn home costs about 4.1 years of the town's median household income, more than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How Glen Ellyn ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Glen Ellyn
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.