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Glenwood, AB

Alberta · Edmonton Metro

Glenwood is a small town in Alberta with a population of 272. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
272 Population 513/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $38,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.5%
41% higher than US avg

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

People

Population272
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$38,800
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.5%
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,091
Ownership66.7%
Housing Units105
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Glenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glenwood is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glenwood is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Glenwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow.

Glenwood has a population of 272 with a density of 513 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.2% of residents.

Population

272
Total Population
2021 Census
513
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Glenwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Glenwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glenwood is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,800. The average weekly wage is $746, 48% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 26.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Glenwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,800
Avg Weekly Wage$746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above US avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Glenwood is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 66.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 105 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.7%
Owner-Occupied66.7%
Renter-Occupied23.8%
Housing Units105

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Glenwood receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Glenwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density513/sq mi
Coordinates53.5361°N, 113.6016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 132 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 60% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
70% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density513/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Schools in Glenwood

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Learning Store at Westgate - - - -
Glendale School - - - -
Meadowlark Christian School - - - -
St. Thomas More Catholic Junior High School - - - -
Alex Janvier School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glenwood

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB contemporary hits, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
630 CHED hockey, news MP3 128 kbps
ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) classical, french culture AAC 48 kbps
CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One Edmonton cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
Sonic 102.9 - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) 80's, 90's AAC+ 57 kbps
CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB multicultural, multilingual MP3 69 kbps
CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps
CKFT "Mix 107.9" Fort Saskatchewan, AB adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
Edmonton Sports Talk sports talk MP3 96 kbps
Rumsey Retro Radio old time radio MP3 80 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB rhythmic adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CINZ NET Radio dance, edm MP3
Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CJCA AM930 The Light christian, education AAC 95 kbps
CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB news talk AAC+ 57 kbps
CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Glenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alberta Aviation Museum
Alberta Railway Museum
Archives and Museum
Art Gallery of Alberta
Bennett Centre
Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum
Canadian Energy Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Edmonton Radial Railway Society
Fort Edmonton Park
Heritage Museum
Indigenous Peoples Experience
John Janzen Nature Centre
John Walter Museum
Legislative Assembly Interpretive Centre
Little White Schoolhouse
Namao Museum
Neon Sign Museum
Prince of Wales Armouries
Royal Alberta Museum
Rutherford House
St. Jacques Heritage House
Telus World of Science
Ukrainian Canadian Archive and Museum of Alberta

Libraries in Glenwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arnold Guebert Library0.0
Beaumont Public Library0.0
Calder Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Clareview Library0.0
Clareview Library0.0
Devon Public Library0.0
Edmonton Public Library0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Highlands0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library - McConachie0.0
Edmonton Public Library - McConachie0.0
Edmonton Public Library Sprucewood Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library, Capilano0.0
EPL Castle Downs Branch0.0
EPL Castle Downs Branch0.0
eplGO - West Henday Promenade0.0
Herbert T. Coutts Education Library0.0
Jasper Place Branch Library0.0
Lois Hole Library0.0
Mathematics Library0.0
Mathematics Library0.0
Meadows Library0.0
Mill Woods Public Libary0.0
Riverbend Branch - Edmonton Public Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
St. Albert Public Library0.0
Stanley A. Milner Library0.0
Whitemud Crossing Library EPL0.0

Farmers Markets in Glenwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caribbean Center
Caribbean Center
Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients
Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients
Italian Centre (Southside)
Italian Centre (Southside)
Old Strathcona Farmer's Market
Queen Mary's Market
Tropical House Food Market
Tropical House Food Market

Hotels in Glenwood

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Continental Inn & Suites

Cafes in Glenwood

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Second Cup
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Glenwood

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glenwood Sport & Spine

Gas Stations in Glenwood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire Gas +

Breweries in Glenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom
Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom
Alley Kat Brewing Company
Arcadia Brewery
Arcadia Brewery
Bent Stick Brewing Co.
Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company - The Monolith
Campio Ritchie
Campio Ritchie
Happy Beer Street
Omen Brewing
Omen Brewing
Sea Change Brewing Co.
Shiddy's Distilling and Rumpus Room
Southbound Brewing
Southbound Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Glenwood

TeamLeagueDivision
Edmonton OilersNHLPacific

Ski Resorts Near Glenwood

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gwynne Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Edmonton Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sunridge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Glenwood

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edmonton International AirportYEGLarge Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm)-Small Airport
Edmonton / Cooking Lake Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Gartner Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Josephburg Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Lechelt Field-Small Airport
Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Goodwood Field-Small Airport
Hnatko Farms Airport-Small Airport
Millet/Creekview Airport-Small Airport
Morrinville Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Parkland Airport-Small Airport
Springdale Airport-Small Airport
Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport-Small Airport
Warburg / Zajes Airport-Small Airport
Westlock Airport-Small Airport
Wetaskiwin Regional Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Glenwood

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Henwood Treatment Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glenwood

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Annunciation Catholic Church
St. Herman's Orthodox Church
St. Philip Antiochian Orthodox Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenwood

What is the population of Glenwood?

Glenwood has a population of 272 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 513 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.

Is Glenwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Glenwood safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Glenwood receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Glenwood?

Glenwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Glenwood?

The unemployment rate in Glenwood is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $746. There are 8 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 26.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Glenwood?

The median home value in Glenwood is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 66.7%.

How are the schools in Glenwood?

10.3% of adults in Glenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Glenwood?

The average commute in Glenwood is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 60% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Glenwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood is 100% White. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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