Living in Glenwood, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenwood · Census data 2020–2024
Glenwood has 5,144 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $71,790 (4% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $206,200, the median rent is $924/month.
Glenwood at a glance
- Population
- 5,144
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,790State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $206,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Glenwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Glenwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenwood the median home value is $206,200, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,578 a month in housing costs.
Glenwood median household income
The median household income in Glenwood is $71,790 and the income per person is $39,995. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Glenwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,250
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.33
Glenwood demographics
- Population
- 5,144
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 2,063
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenwood ›
Education in Glenwood
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Glenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Glenwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 5,144 | $71,790 | $206,200 | $924 |
| Silver City | 504 | $67,250 | $156,800 | $1,188 |
| Plattsmouth | 6,731 | $73,929 | $183,600 | $941 |
| Malvern | 1,323 | $84,223 | $174,700 | $839 |
| Offutt AFB | 6,074 | $72,500 | — | $1,666 |
| Tabor | 877 | $58,750 | $204,200 | $289 |
| Beaver Lake | 2,114 | $121,607 | $393,100 | — |
| Buccaneer Bay | 1,418 | $160,729 | $363,200 | — |
| Bellevue | 64,510 | $85,462 | $247,000 | $1,226 |
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What is the median household income in Glenwood, IA?
The median household income in Glenwood is $71,790, 4% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glenwood?
The median home value in Glenwood is $206,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Glenwood?
The median gross rent in Glenwood is $924 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Glenwood, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Glenwood?
The median age in Glenwood is 39.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Glenwood?
The average commute to work in Glenwood is 22 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenwood?
The unemployment rate in Glenwood is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenwood?
26.8% of adults in Glenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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