Glenville, MN

Minnesota

Glenville is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 596. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
596 Population 568/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $28,396 per capita
$119,400 Home Value $235,681 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $817/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,400
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $817
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Glenville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population596
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,396
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,740M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$817
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$235,681
Rent Burden43.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,223 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+94.6%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries1

Is Glenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glenville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Glenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glenville is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glenville is $119,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Glenville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Glenville has a population of 596 with a density of 568 people per square mile. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%).

Population

596
Total Population
568
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Glenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glenville is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Glenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,396
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$64,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)832
County GDP$1,740M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare66
Retail131
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Glenville is $119,400, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $235,681.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,400
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$235,681

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below US avg
Rent Burden43.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Effective Rate3.58%
In Glenville, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Glenville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate70.7%
Premature Death7,899/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access61.1%
Healthcare Facilities66

Crime Rates: Glenville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Glenville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall39.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,223 ft (373 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates43.5742°N, 93.2811°W
County FIPS27047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.3-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+94.6%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density568/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants73
Retail Stores131

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.7%

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