Glenwood, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pope County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,648 Population 463/sq mi density
$45,735 Median Income $29,211 per capita
$181,000 Home Value $235,160 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
114 Violent Crime/100K 646 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,735 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$181,000 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Glenwood, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,735
39% below
$29,211 per capita
Home Value
$181,000
36% below
Zillow: $235,160
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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
61%
Home Value
64%
Rent
71%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $45,735 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,211. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glenwood is $181,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,160. Median rent is $830/month, with 35.2% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Glenwood reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 646/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Glenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glenwood has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,648
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,735
Per Capita$29,211
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$750M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A
Home Value$181,000
Rent$830
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$235,160
Housing Units1,298
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property646/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,689/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,396 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Glenwood was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.