Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.6%
18% higher than US avg
How Glenelg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,532
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$37,900
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty14.6%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units655
Rent Burden6.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Glenelg a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Glenelg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Glenelg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Glenelg is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Glenelg is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.
Glenelg has a population of 1,532 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
The median household income in Glenelg is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
The median home value in Glenelg is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.9% |
| Housing Units | 655 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Glenelg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 194.9 sq mi (504.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |