Glen Rock, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,313 Population 2,891/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $37,097 per capita
$248,300 Home Value $374,140 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$248,300 home value, $1,103/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Rock, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$37,097 per capita
Home Value
$248,300
12% below
Zillow: $374,140
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
5% below
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Glen Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glen Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
88%
Rent
95%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Rock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glen Rock residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,097. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glen Rock is $248,300 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,140. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 32.4% 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 1957.

Education

37.5% of adults in Glen Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Rock has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,313
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,891/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$37,097
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$248,300
Rent$1,103
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$374,140
Housing Units898
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation553 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Glen Rock was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.