Median Income
$65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment
28.8%
700% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.6%
42% higher than US avg
How Glenwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population739
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment28.8%
Poverty17.6%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units330
Rent Burden13.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation105 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Glenwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Glenwood is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Glenwood is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school.
Glenwood has a population of 739 with a density of 270 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).
Population
739
Total Population
2021 Census
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Glenwood is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,500 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 28.8% |
| 700% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
The median home value in Glenwood is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.1% |
| Housing Units | 330 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Glenwood vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Glenwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9832°N, 54.8815°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |