Population
Glendale Heights
32,864
Central
29,603
Median Income
Glendale Heights
$82,232
Central
$90,091
Home Value
Glendale Heights
$249,000
Central
$270,700
Rent
Glendale Heights
$1,562
Central
$1,373
Crime Rate
Glendale Heights
0.99
Central
N/A
Cost of Living
Glendale Heights
136.7
Central
130.1
Avg Temp
Glendale Heights
N/A
Central
N/A
Unemployment
Glendale Heights
5.2%
Central
1.2%
How Similar Are Glendale Heights & Central?
Central is Glendale Heights's #12 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Glendale Heights
32,864
Central
29,603
Both cities have similar populations — Glendale Heights at 32,864 and Central at 29,603.
Political Leaning
Glendale Heights
42.5%
Central
43.4%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 2% difference.
Unemployment
Glendale Heights
5.2%
Central
1.2%
Glendale Heights's unemployment is significantly higher than Central's — 77% difference.
Median Income
Glendale Heights
$82,232
Central
$90,091
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Glendale Heights
$249,000
Central
$270,700
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Glendale Heights
19.9%
Central
21.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Glendale Heights
38.0%
Central
79.0%
Central's demographics is significantly higher than Glendale Heights's — 52% difference.
Cost of Living
Glendale Heights
136.7
Central
130.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Glendale Heights and Central share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Glendale Heights
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Central
Cost of Living & Affordability — Central leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDCentral has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,064 vs $1,581 in Glendale Heights (49% lower). Central has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,204 vs $1,781 in Glendale Heights (48% lower). Central scores 140.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 173.6 in Glendale Heights.
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Housing Market — Central leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCentral has a median property tax of $1,743 vs $6,382 in Glendale Heights (266% lower). Glendale Heights has a vacancy rate of 3.7% compared to 6.7% in Central. Central has a owner-occupied of 89.3% compared to 64.2% in Glendale Heights.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Glendale Heights leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCentral has a unemployment rate of 1.2% compared to 5.2% in Glendale Heights. Central has a poverty rate of 5.7% compared to 9.6% in Glendale Heights. Glendale Heights has a work from home of 10.2% compared to 6.8% in Central.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Central leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauCentral has a high school diploma or higher of 44.5% compared to 38.8% in Glendale Heights. Central has a bachelor's degree or higher of 21.9% compared to 19.9% in Glendale Heights.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlendale Heights has a population of 32,864, about 1.1x the size of Central (29,603). Glendale Heights skews younger with a median age of 35.5 vs 40.3.
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Black
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Asian
Glendale Heights
Central
Healthcare — Glendale Heights leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareGlendale Heights: 5 vs Central: 2 for with emergency services. Glendale Heights: 3.8 vs Central: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Glendale Heights leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGlendale Heights has a work from home of 10.2% compared to 6.8% in Central. Central has a drive alone of 85.3% compared to 71.4% in Glendale Heights. Glendale Heights: 23 min vs Central: 27 min for mean commute time.
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