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Glasgow, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Glasgow is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 96. Residents earn $66,563 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
96 Population 1,600/sq mi density
$66,563 Median Income $26,202 per capita
$24,200 Home Value
$933 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,200 home value, $933/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,563
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $24,200
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $933
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population96
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,563
Per Capita$26,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$24,200
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units39
Rent Burden18.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation685 ft (209 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries11

Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glasgow receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Glasgow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glasgow is $66,563, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glasgow is $24,200, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Glasgow has a population of 96 with a density of 1,600 people per square mile. The median age is 27.7 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

96
Total Population
1,600
People / sq mi
27.7yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Glasgow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glasgow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glasgow is $66,563, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Glasgow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,563
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,202
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate23.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Glasgow is $24,200, 91% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$24,200
91% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$933
20% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Housing Units39
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate23.09%
Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates40.6445°N, 80.5077°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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