For Sale
Glen Ellyn, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$278
Avg asking sale price
$17
Avg asking lease rate
7,517 SF
Avg unit lease size
6,919 SF
Avg building size for sale
9.33%
Average cap rate
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 | $200 | 6,457 SF | 8.99% |
| Lombard | $226 | 25,476 SF | 8.99% |
| Wheaton | $165 | 5,890 SF | 5.25% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn | $318 | 9,051 SF |
| Lombard | $357 | 16,053 SF |
| Wheaton | $304 | 29,609 SF |
| Glendale Heights | $237 | 17,754 SF |
| Villa Park | $380 | 5,727 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | $169 | 17,257 SF | 6.44% |
| Melrose Park | $128 | 4,800 SF | 6.09% |
| Forest Park | $184 | 4,696 SF | 8.35% |
| Des Plaines | $207 | 13,000 SF | 7.47% |
| Oak Park | $190 | 16,228 SF | 12.74% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Glen Ellyn
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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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 | $278 | 6,919 SF |
| Lombard | $245 | 28,926 SF |
| Wheaton | $249 | 17,507 SF |
| Glendale Heights | $335 | 10,687 SF |
| Villa Park | $199 | 26,662 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.
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