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Glenwood, IL

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Population
8,416
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
620 ft
Median Home Value
$198,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,493/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,391
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityChicago Heights, Illinois2.4 miles away · 26,508 residents.

About Glenwood

Glenwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, operating as a residential suburb south of Chicago. Bordered by extensive county forest preserves, the community of approximately 8,603 features the historic Glenwood Shoreline, an ancient geologic boundary of Lake Chicago. Public primary education is served by the Brookwood School District 167.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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