Living in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenside · Census data 2020–2024
Glenside has 7,659 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $101,676 (30% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $390,600, the median rent is $1,431/month.
Glenside at a glance
- Population
- 7,659
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,676State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $390,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,431/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Glenside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glenside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenside the median home value is $390,600, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,431 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,395 a month in housing costs.
Glenside median household income
The median household income in Glenside is $101,676 and the income per person is $48,679. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Glenside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,879
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.54
Glenside demographics
- Population
- 7,659
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 2,823
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenside ›
Education in Glenside
57.1% of adults 25 and older in Glenside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenside
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 8.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Glenside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside | 7,659 | $101,676 | $390,600 | $1,431 |
| Wyncote | 3,389 | $148,824 | $470,100 | $1,434 |
| Jenkintown | 4,727 | $110,703 | $398,000 | $1,418 |
| Oreland | 5,953 | $111,625 | $420,700 | $1,261 |
| Cheltenham | 38,374 | $109,022 | $384,800 | $1,608 |
| Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
| Abington | 58,664 | $103,645 | $391,800 | $1,493 |
| Elkins Park | 7,213 | $129,852 | $401,200 | $1,606 |
| Wyndmoor | 5,633 | $152,594 | $485,000 | $1,464 |
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What is the median household income in Glenside, PA?
The median household income in Glenside is $101,676, 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glenside?
The median home value in Glenside is $390,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Glenside?
The median gross rent in Glenside is $1,431 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Glenside, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Glenside?
The median age in Glenside is 37.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Glenside?
The average commute to work in Glenside is 30 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenside?
The unemployment rate in Glenside is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenside?
57.1% of adults in Glenside 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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