At a Glance
Median Income
$71,145
$32,717 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
Zillow: $237,053
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
1,954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Glenolden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenolden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenolden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenolden residents earn a median household income of $71,145 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,717. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenolden is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,053. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 36.6% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Glenolden reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,954/100K. The murder rate is 55.8/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Glenolden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenolden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,207
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density7,354/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,145
Per Capita$32,717
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,100
Rent$1,185
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$237,053
Housing Units2,994
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property1,954/100K
Murder55.8/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary251/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Glenolden was founded in 1894.
The median home in Glenolden was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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