At a Glance
Median Income
$71,376
$33,180 per capita
Home Value
$182,900
Zillow: $204,479
Median Rent
$1,639/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Glenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenwood residents earn a median household income of $71,376 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,180. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenwood is $182,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,479. Median rent is $1,639/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Glenwood reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,118/100K. The murder rate is 11.4/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Glenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,620
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,628/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,376
Per Capita$33,180
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,900
Rent$1,639
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$204,479
Housing Units3,323
Rent Burden40.0%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property1,118/100K
Murder11.4/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation626 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenwood was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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