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Glendon, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Glendon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 326. Residents earn $97,917 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
326 Population 526/sq mi density
$97,917 Median Income $50,558 per capita
$197,900 Home Value $259,749 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$97,917 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,900 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,917
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $197,900
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,313
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population326
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$97,917
Per Capita$50,558
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,900
Rent$1,313
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$259,749
Housing Units149
Rent Burden17.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation294 ft (90 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.8%
Libraries10

Is Glendon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glendon receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. 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 $97,917, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glendon is $197,900, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Glendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Glendon has a population of 326 with a density of 526 people per square mile. The median age is 57.3 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77%), with 17.2% Black.

Population

326
Total Population
526
People / sq mi
57.3yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Glendon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.6%
6% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glendon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glendon is $97,917, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Glendon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,917
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,558
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit8.3%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Glendon is $197,900, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,313 (13% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $259,749.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,900
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$259,749

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,313
13% above US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.3%
Housing Units149
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate3.77%
Glendon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation294 ft (90 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density526/sq mi
Coordinates40.6576°N, 75.2400°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin. 91.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+8.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density526/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.8%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit8.3%
Work from Home5.1%

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