Population
Chanhassen
26,001
Glen Ellyn
28,270
Median Income
Chanhassen
$138,034
Glen Ellyn
$133,346
Home Value
Chanhassen
$530,700
Glen Ellyn
$522,600
Rent
Chanhassen
$1,749
Glen Ellyn
$1,326
Crime Rate
Chanhassen
N/A
Glen Ellyn
0.50
Cost of Living
Chanhassen
183.2
Glen Ellyn
191.9
Avg Temp
Chanhassen
N/A
Glen Ellyn
N/A
Unemployment
Chanhassen
3.5%
Glen Ellyn
5.8%
How Similar Are Chanhassen & Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is Chanhassen's #6 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Chanhassen
26,001
Glen Ellyn
28,270
Both cities have similar populations — Chanhassen at 26,001 and Glen Ellyn at 28,270.
Political Leaning
Chanhassen
27.5%
Glen Ellyn
42.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Glen Ellyn has a stronger Democratic lean (35% difference).
Unemployment
Chanhassen
3.5%
Glen Ellyn
5.8%
Glen Ellyn has a 40% higher unemployment than Chanhassen.
Median Income
Chanhassen
$138,034
Glen Ellyn
$133,346
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Chanhassen
$530,700
Glen Ellyn
$522,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
Chanhassen
43.2%
Glen Ellyn
46.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Chanhassen
84.3%
Glen Ellyn
78.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 8% difference.
Cost of Living
Chanhassen
183.2
Glen Ellyn
191.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Chanhassen and Glen Ellyn share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Chanhassen
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Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Chanhassen leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDChanhassen scores 127.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 203.8 in Glen Ellyn. Chanhassen has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,405 vs $1,581 in Glen Ellyn (11% lower). Chanhassen has a living wage (family of 4) of $190,501 vs $199,566 in Glen Ellyn (5% lower).
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Housing Market — Chanhassen leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSChanhassen has a median property tax of $5,099 vs $10,001 in Glen Ellyn (49% lower). Glen Ellyn has a median rent of $1,326 vs $1,749 in Chanhassen (32% lower). Chanhassen has a single-family homes of 87.7% compared to 70.5% in Glen Ellyn.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Glen Ellyn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSChanhassen has a poverty rate of 2.8% compared to 5.5% in Glen Ellyn. Chanhassen has a unemployment rate of 3.5% compared to 5.8% in Glen Ellyn. Glen Ellyn has a work from home of 28.2% compared to 26.9% in Chanhassen.
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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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 43.2% in Chanhassen. Glen Ellyn has a high school diploma or higher of 53.3% compared to 50.0% in Chanhassen.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlen Ellyn has a population of 28,270, about 1.1x the size of Chanhassen (26,001).
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Chanhassen
Glen Ellyn
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute — Glen Ellyn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlen Ellyn has a public transit of 8.2% compared to 1.5% in Chanhassen. Glen Ellyn has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.4% in Chanhassen. Chanhassen has a drive alone of 65.5% compared to 55.6% in Glen Ellyn.
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