At a Glance
Median Income
$101,050
$49,507 per capita
Home Value
$380,300
Zillow: $463,934
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
47.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Glenside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenside a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenside residents earn a median household income of $101,050 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,507. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenside is $380,300 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,934. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 47.4% 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
52.3% of adults in Glenside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenside has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population7,941
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density6,253/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,050
Per Capita$49,507
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$380,300
Rent$1,435
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$463,934
Housing Units2,872
Rent Burden47.4%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation276 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries53
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenside was built in 1938.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.