At a Glance
Median Income
$50,227
$24,630 per capita
Home Value
$171,700
Zillow: $160,248
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
546/100K
4,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
45.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Glen Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Park residents earn a median household income of $50,227 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,630. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Park is $171,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,248. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Glen Park reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,627/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Glen Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Park has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population639
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,227
Per Capita$24,630
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty45.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,700
Rent$1,095
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$160,248
Housing Units242
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property4,627/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation376 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Park was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.