Explore Glen Ellyn: Quaint & Loved

Living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois: Explore Homes, Schools, and Neighborhoods

Glen Ellyn is a picturesque, engaged suburb offering a wide range of real‑estate options—from charming downtown cottages and condos to spacious single‑family homes in coveted subdivisions. With strong schools, parks, trails, easy Metra access, and a vibrant downtown, the town strikes a well-balanced lifestyle that remains highly sought after.

Living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Real Estate Overview

In June–July 2025, Glen Ellyn’s median sale price for all home types was approximately $520K–$600K. Zillow reports an average home value of ~$555,700 (+5% year-over-year), while Redfin and Realtor.com median listing prices hovered around $577K–$600K. Market activity remains brisk: homes take roughly 42 days to sell (down from ~50 the previous year), and buyers often see multiple offers. Downtown listings trend lower—median ~$394K—with longer days on market (~81 days). Demand remains high in Northside, Oak Hill, and Northeast subdivisions, where well‑maintained homes near schools and parks sell quickly. Buyers are drawn to Glen Ellyn for its excellent schools, safe and family‑oriented neighborhoods, walkable downtown, easy transit access, and community life. Inventory remains relatively tight, keeping the market competitive.

Neighborhoods + Subdivisions

  • Downtown Glen Ellyn offers classic cottages and condos, median home values around $450K.

  • Northside, Northeast, Oak Hill, Lake Ellyn, Arboretum Estates, Butterfield West, Glen Ellyn Manor, and Woodglen/Baker Hill offer larger single‑family homes priced from mid‑$600K to over $700K. 

  • These neighborhoods range from quiet historic districts to upscale subdivisions with tree‑lined lots, many near Lake Ellyn or parkland.

Schools + Education

  • For PreK–8, students attend District 41 and CCSD 89, including elementary schools like Park View, Arbor View, Benjamin Franklin, Churchill, Forest Glen, and Westfield, all feeding into Glen Crest Middle School.

  • High school students attend Glenbard Township District 87, choosing between Glenbard West High School (2,300 students, avg ACT ~22.9, student–teacher ratio ≈17.5) and Glenbard South High School (≈1,027 students, ratio ≈15.4).

  • The College of DuPage, one of the nation’s largest community colleges, is located in Glen Ellyn.

Lifestyle + Amenities

  • Parks & recreation: The Glen Ellyn Park District operates 30 parks including Lake Ellyn, Sunset Pool, Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Spring Avenue Recreation Center, and Main Street Recreation Center offering indoor and outdoor activities year-round.

  • Golf & outdoors: The Village Links of Glen Ellyn is a top-rated, environmentally certified public golf course with both 9‑ and 18‑hole layouts and an on-site restaurant.

  • Downtown: Walkable Main Street includes shops, cafes, restaurants and community events like Taste of Glen Ellyn and a Fourth of July parade and fireworks around Lake Ellyn.

Commuting + Transportation

  • The Metra Union Pacific West Line serves Glen Ellyn station in downtown. It’s Zone 4, 22.4 miles from Chicago’s Ogilvie center, with ~1,930 average weekday boardings. Trains run frequently (29 inbound/outbound on weekdays).

  • Pace buses (routes 714, 715, 301) connect the village to neighboring areas via Roosevelt Road.

  • Bike trails include the Illinois Prairie Path and Great Western Trail, offering scenic routes through and beyond the village. Access to Interstate 355 via Roosevelt Road provides direct driving routes.

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