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Retirement Living In Village of Glen Ellyn - Illinois


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Area Description

Lovely Village of Glen Ellyn in the heart of Dupage County Chicago Suburban Living with a Small Town Feel! Beautiful Downtown Shopping District and Roosevelt Rd corridor provides the shopping and resources needed for residents. Businesses thrive in a vibrant, prosperous community. Home to the College of DuPage and close to many Fortune 500 companies, but with more than 100 locally owned Small Businesses.

Glen Ellyn hasn't lost track of it's past... Stacy's Corners, now a museum, was the original general store. The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is very active and provides Tours and Events for ALL ages!

Home to a highly educated workforce, excellent home values, and several retirement communities all provide our residents with living at it's finest! Easy to get to Downtown Chicago via Train, Plane, or Automobile! Lots of Parks, Recreation, and Home to The Village Links Golf Course, Glen Oak Country Club, and a Vibrant Park District! You'll find something for everyone in Glen Ellyn! With this high quality of life, it’s no wonder Glen Ellyn is a "Tree City" and “The Jewel of the Western Suburbs.”

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Taste of Glen Ellyn Every Spring, Fashion Shows, Art in the Park, and MANY community events throughout the year! And some of the BEST shopping around! You'll find something for everyone in Glen Ellyn!

Cultural Activities
From Antiques to Art... History to New Age... Cultural Activities a plenty!

Public transportation
Close to O'Hare Airport, Train Station in Downtown district goes directly to Chicago and other Suburbs. Easy Access to Interstate Highways and State Routes. Bus Routes throughout the area, plenty of Taxi Service and Senior Transportation Available as well! We are also in the Prairie Path and Great Western Trails pathways for biking, running, walking, or even via horseback!

Medical Facilities


Next to Nationally Renowned Hospitals, plus many Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Centers and Offices are in Glen Ellyn to present you with EXCELLENT Skilled Healthcare resources!


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois?

For those of you that retire in Village of Glen Ellyn, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Village of Glen Ellyn such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Village of Glen Ellyn!

Summertime in Village of Glen Ellyn is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Village of Glen Ellyn, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  15 F°  23 F°  31 F°
 Feb  18 F°  27 F°  36 F°
 Mar  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°
 Apr  37 F°  49 F°  60 F°
 May  47 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jun  58 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Jul  62 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Aug  60 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Sep  52 F°  63 F°  75 F°
 Oct  40 F°  51 F°  63 F°
 Nov  30 F°  39 F°  49 F°
 Dec  19 F°  27 F°  35 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  3
 Feb  0  26  1
 Mar  0  22  0
 Apr  0  8  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  4  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  6  0
 Nov  0  19  0
 Dec  0  28  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  10  18 %
 Feb  2 "  9  21 %
 Mar  3 "  10  28 %
 Apr  4 "  12  37 %
 May  4 "  12  47 %
 Jun  4 "  11  57 %
 Jul  4 "  9  63 %
 Aug  4 "  10  62 %
 Sep  4 "  8  54 %
 Oct  3 "  10  42 %
 Nov  3 "  10  33 %
 Dec  3 "  11  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  11 "  18  8
 Feb  8 "  13  6
 Mar  5 "  5  4
 Apr  1 "  0  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  2
 Dec  7 "  11  7


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Cost of Living for Village of Glen Ellyn, IL

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 A Bustling Downtown Area that is surrounded by exquisite older homes mingled with newer homes in community style living that provides a small town feel just outside of Chicago.

Senior Assistance in Village of Glen Ellyn, IL

Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois offers the following assistance for seniors:
We have many services, vibrant senior centers, many elder care facilities and companies that provide assistance to our Senior Population!

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Village of Glen Ellyn Offer For Retirees?

Easy to find Part-time jobs. And, home to MANY Not-for-profit companies and schools who benefit from Volunteers in the area. You'll find something that matches your interests and commitment level.

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