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Glendale Heights, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

32,808population

36.1median age

This community is a community of 32,808 with a median age of 36.1. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (33.2%) with a significant White community (27.8%). Median household income is $86,545. 82.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.4%, with a median home value of $261,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

33.2%10,885

White

27.8%9,107

Asian

25.5%8,378

Black

10%3,269

Two or More

3.1%1,018

Other

0.4%133

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%1,002

High School Diploma

25.1%5,483

Some College (<1 yr)

7%1,539

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%2,124

Associate's Degree

6.4%1,401

Bachelor's Degree

22.7%4,951

Master's Degree

5.4%1,183

Professional Degree

0.9%205

Doctorate

0.9%189

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

29.9%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

$261,700median home value

$1,590median rent

64.4%homeownership

11,571total units

3.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%210

$50K–$100K

1.2%90

$100K–$150K

6.1%437

$150K–$200K

12.5%900

$200K–$300K

47.6%3,433

$300K–$500K

26.5%1,912

$500K–$1M

3.1%222

$1M+

0.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

248

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

360

$1,250–$1,500

960

$1,500–$2,000

1,738

$2,000+

550

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%11

2010–2019

1.9%216

2000–2009

7.1%826

1990–1999

11.6%1,339

1980–1989

22.4%2,595

1970–1979

32.9%3,805

1960–1969

19.2%2,216

1950–1959

3.8%437

1940–1949

0.6%67

1939 or earlier

0.5%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%8,757

Electricity

18.5%2,068

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%231

No Fuel

1%117

Other

0.2%23

Household Economyi

$86,545median household income

$38,555per capita income

10.3%poverty rate

6%unemployment

19,459labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%600

$10K–$15K

1.1%127

$15K–$20K

2.9%322

$20K–$25K

2.2%241

$25K–$30K

2.4%264

$30K–$35K

4.2%474

$35K–$40K

2.7%301

$40K–$45K

2.2%248

$45K–$50K

2.8%314

$50K–$60K

7.8%869

$60K–$75K

9.4%1,051

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,599

$100K–$125K

11.2%1,254

$125K–$150K

6.9%768

$150K–$200K

15.6%1,747

$200K+

9.1%1,017

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

260

Residentsi

601

Avg. Tenant Renti

$497/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers155 homes97% occupied$541/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8104 homes100% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,545/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

79.2%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

16.6%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

77.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71% of subsidized households are minority

14.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,44837.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,125

India

1,646

Philippines

1,511

Poland

597

China

168

Guatemala

166

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,779

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,274

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

561(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured

Glendale Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026