At a Glance
Median Income
$97,917
$50,558 per capita
Home Value
$197,900
Zillow: $278,610
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Glendon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glendon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glendon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glendon residents earn a median household income of $97,917 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,558. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendon is $197,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,610. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 17.8% 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
16.1% of adults in Glendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,917
Per Capita$50,558
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,900
Rent$1,313
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$278,610
Housing Units149
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation294 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Glendon was founded in 1843.
The median home in Glendon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.