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Glenwood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
403 Population 2,121/sq mi density
$47,167 Median Income $29,354 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $203,157 Zillow
$1,110 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 4,552 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,167 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $1,110/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Glenwood, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,167
37% below
$29,354 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $203,157
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
5% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
79% below
4,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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)

Income
63%
Home Value
31%
Rent
95%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glenwood residents earn a median household income of $47,167 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,354. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glenwood is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,157. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Glenwood reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,552/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Glenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glenwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population403
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,167
Per Capita$29,354
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$698M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$1,110
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$203,157
Housing Units192
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property4,552/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,075 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Glenwood was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.