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Glendon, AB

Alberta

Glendon is a small town in Alberta with a population of 338. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
338 Population 439/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $48,800 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.4%
383% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population338
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

C+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$48,800
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty14.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units150
Rent Burden17.2%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+41.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Glendon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glendon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Glendon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glendon is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.4%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glendon is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Glendon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Glendon has a population of 338 with a density of 439 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.2% female and 46.3% male. The city is predominantly White (89%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

338
Total Population
439
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Glendon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages7.5%

Social Characteristics

Glendon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glendon is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 17.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 5.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Glendon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.4%
383% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Glendon is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 150 total housing units in the city. 17.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden17.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units150

Property Tax

In Glendon, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Glendon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Glendon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall3.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates54.2511°N, 111.1514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in

Glendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F — from 2°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+41.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density439/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Glendon

What is the population of Glendon?

Glendon has a population of 338 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 439 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.2% female and 46.3% male.

Is Glendon expensive to live in?

Glendon is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $78,500, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Glendon?

Glendon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Glendon?

The job market in Glendon faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 5.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Glendon?

The median home value in Glendon is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Glendon?

0.0% of adults in Glendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Glendon?

The obesity rate in Glendon is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Glendon?

The average commute in Glendon is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Glendon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Glendon is 89% White. 91% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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