The original fishing village is surrounded by large areas of Single-family detached homes.

The town has experienced considerable growth after World War II, prospering from its location near Roskilde and Copenhagen.

[4] Only a single commercial fishing vessel continues to operate out of Jyllinge Harbour.

The original Tomanesque church was expanded with the short tower and the porch during the Late Gothic period.

[6] The modern Church of the Holy Cross was completed in 2008 to a design by Jan Søndergaards of KHR Arkitekter.