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Glendale Heights, IL

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Located about 25 miles west of Downtown Chicago, Glendale Heights is a popular village near several Windy City destinations. The O'Hare International Airport is 17 miles north east, the Cosley Zoo is about three miles southwest, and Wheaton College is about two miles south in nearby Wheaton. Glendale Heights is also convenient to Loyola University Medical Center, Dominican University, Concordia University Chicago, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Even with so much nearby, you may discover you have everything you need right in Glendale Heights. The village is home to a number of businesses, including HYDAC Technology Corporation, OSG USA, and Chicago Blower Corporation. Adventist GlenOaks Medical Center is located off Glen Ellyn Road. Along East Army Trail Road, residents enjoy a large number of restaurants, shops, and businesses. Another shopping district is located along North Avenue on the south side of Glendale Heights. The large Stratford Square Mall is adjacent to the village.

Glendale Heights is an attractive community with several parks and lakes. East Branch DuPage River skirts the eastern edge of the village, and the East Branch Forest Preserve contains two large lakes, an off-leash dog park, and picnic areas. The largest park in the village, Camera Park, covers just over 63 acres and includes a skate park, picnic shelters, ball fields, basketball courts, walking trails, a playground, and a sledding hill. Golfers will appreciate the 18-hole, public Glendale Lakes Golf Club, which also contains a gazebo and a bar and grill.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Glendale Heights, IL is $1,398 for one bedroom, $1,651 for two bedrooms, and $2,327 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale Heights has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,398/month
627 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Glen Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

384 Students

8
out of 10

Glenside Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

773 Students

7
out of 10

Americana Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-4

425 Students

6
out of 10

Reskin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

383 Students

6
out of 10

Black Hawk Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

486 Students

5
out of 10

Glenside Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

773 Students

7
out of 10

Marquardt Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

806 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • East Branch Forest Preserve
  • Spring Creek Reservoir Forest Preserve
  • Meacham Grove Forest Preserve
  • Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
  • Army Trail Nature Center

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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