Glen Ellyn, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Glen Ellyn's Demographic Profile

Glen Ellyn has 10,256 households and a median income of $124,058, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 27,687
# Households 10,256
Median age 41
Median household income $124,058
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,461
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glen Ellyn $128 4,903 SF 8.88%
Lombard $227 25,476 SF 8.88%
Wheaton $172 5,461 SF 5.25%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Glen Ellyn $318 9,051 SF
Lombard $357 16,053 SF
Wheaton $321 33,781 SF
Glendale Heights $237 17,754 SF
Villa Park $380 3,822 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glen Ellyn $130 15,688 SF 6.44%
Wheaton $169 17,257 SF 6.44%
Westchester $99 4,100 SF 7.59%
Melrose Park $176 5,956 SF 10.95%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Glen Ellyn

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1751 S Naperville Rd

Wheaton, IL 60189

  • 35,000 SF Office Building
  • $999,000
For Sale

451 Duane Street

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  • 0.25 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $399,000
For Sale

Commercial Building

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  • 7,200 SF Retail Building
  • $2,089,000
For Sale

739 North Ave

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

  • 14,517 SF Office Building
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

Bldg 5

Wheaton, IL 60189

  • 28,000 SF Office Building
  • $504,810
For Sale

Walgreens

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  • 17,754 SF Retail Building
  • 10.00% Cap Rate
  • $4,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Glen Ellyn pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Glen Ellyn $264 7,593 SF
Lombard $245 28,926 SF
Wheaton $238 17,585 SF
Glendale Heights $284 15,358 SF
Villa Park $199 27,749 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Glen Ellyn alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Glen Ellyn or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Glen Ellyn 27,687 10,256 41 $124,058 3 2,461 -2%
Lombard 44,301 18,054 41 $91,414 2 5,758 -1%
Wheaton 51,724 19,203 40 $113,368 3 5,435 -2%
Glendale Heights 31,223 10,723 38 $81,998 3 3,827 -3%
Villa Park 20,925 7,866 40 $90,087 3 2,399 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Glen Ellyn, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Glen Ellyn

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Is Glen Ellyn a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Glen Ellyn offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Glen Ellyn?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Glen Ellyn. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Glen Ellyn?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Glen Ellyn. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Glen Ellyn compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Glen Ellyn. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Glen Ellyn acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Glen Ellyn, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.