At a Glance
Median Income
$34,416
$30,356 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $133,426
Median Rent
$888/mo
45.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Glen Lyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Lyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Lyon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Lyon residents earn a median household income of $34,416 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,356. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Lyon is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,426. Median rent is $888/month, with 45.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.9% of adults in Glen Lyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Lyon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,956
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density545/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$34,416
Per Capita$30,356
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent$888
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$133,426
Housing Units920
Rent Burden45.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation1,045 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Lyon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.