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Glenside, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
7,941
Population
6,253/sq mi density
$101,050
Median Income
$49,507 per capita
$380,300
Home Value
$441,071 Zillow
$1,435
Median Rent
47.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
428 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,050 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$380,300 home value, $1,435/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1032°N, 75.1519°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Philadelphia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0428 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Glenside has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").