At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$28,396 per capita
Home Value
$119,400
Zillow: $252,306
Median Rent
$817/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Glenville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenville residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,396. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenville is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,306. Median rent is $817/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
13.8% of adults in Glenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population596
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,396
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$817
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$252,306
Housing Units289
Rent Burden43.3%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,223 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.