Population
Bergenfield
28,269
Glen Ellyn
28,270
Median Income
Bergenfield
$124,083
Glen Ellyn
$133,346
Home Value
Bergenfield
$469,200
Glen Ellyn
$522,600
Rent
Bergenfield
$1,744
Glen Ellyn
$1,326
Crime Rate
Bergenfield
0.48
Glen Ellyn
0.50
Cost of Living
Bergenfield
187.2
Glen Ellyn
191.9
Avg Temp
Bergenfield
N/A
Glen Ellyn
N/A
Unemployment
Bergenfield
5.7%
Glen Ellyn
5.8%
How Similar Are Bergenfield & Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is Bergenfield's #10 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Bergenfield
28,269
Glen Ellyn
28,270
Both cities have similar populations — Bergenfield at 28,269 and Glen Ellyn at 28,270.
Violent Crime
Bergenfield
0.48
Glen Ellyn
0.50
Both cities have similar violent crime — just a 1% difference.
Property Crime
Bergenfield
2.32
Glen Ellyn
5.79
Glen Ellyn's property crime is significantly higher than Bergenfield's — 60% difference.
Political Leaning
Bergenfield
47.3%
Glen Ellyn
42.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Bergenfield has a stronger Democratic lean (10% difference).
Unemployment
Bergenfield
5.7%
Glen Ellyn
5.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Bergenfield
$124,083
Glen Ellyn
$133,346
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Bergenfield
$469,200
Glen Ellyn
$522,600
Glen Ellyn has a 10% higher home values than Bergenfield.
Education
Bergenfield
32.9%
Glen Ellyn
46.0%
Glen Ellyn has a 28% higher education than Bergenfield.
Demographics
Bergenfield
42.9%
Glen Ellyn
78.0%
Glen Ellyn has a 45% higher demographics than Bergenfield.
Cost of Living
Bergenfield
187.2
Glen Ellyn
191.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Bergenfield and Glen Ellyn share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Glen Ellyn
Cost of Living & Affordability — Bergenfield leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDGlen Ellyn has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $2,324 in Bergenfield (30% lower). Glen Ellyn has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $2,024 in Bergenfield (28% lower). Bergenfield scores 157.5 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 203.8 in Glen Ellyn.
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Housing Market — Glen Ellyn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBergenfield has a vacancy rate of 2.5% compared to 4.4% in Glen Ellyn. Glen Ellyn has a median rent of $1,326 vs $1,744 in Bergenfield (32% lower). Glen Ellyn has a median home value of $522,600 vs $469,200 in Bergenfield (10% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Glen Ellyn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlen Ellyn has a work from home of 28.2% compared to 7.8% in Bergenfield. Glen Ellyn has a per capita income of $73,337 vs $48,157 in Bergenfield (34% higher). Glen Ellyn has a government sector of 49.2% compared to 41.3% in Bergenfield.
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Crime & Safety — Bergenfield leads
Source: FBI UCRGlen Ellyn has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.14 compared to 0.42 in Bergenfield. Glen Ellyn has a property crime clearance of 6.1% compared to 0.0% in Bergenfield. Bergenfield has a violent crime clearance of 78.6% compared to 42.9% in Glen Ellyn.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Glen Ellyn leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauGlen Ellyn has a bachelor's degree or higher of 46.0% compared to 32.9% in Bergenfield. Glen Ellyn has a high school diploma or higher of 53.3% compared to 49.5% in Bergenfield.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlen Ellyn has a population of 28,270, about 1x the size of Bergenfield (28,269).
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Bergenfield
Glen Ellyn
Healthcare — Bergenfield leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBergenfield: 4.0 vs Glen Ellyn: 3.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlen Ellyn has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.0% in Bergenfield. Glen Ellyn has a work from home of 28.2% compared to 7.8% in Bergenfield. Bergenfield has a public transit of 11.2% compared to 8.2% in Glen Ellyn.
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