The Town FilesGlenshaw, Pennsylvania
Community in Allegheny County · population 8,945 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $249,500
- Household income
- $92,864
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.9
Glenshaw is a community of 8,945 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $249,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 84% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Glenshaw ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glenshaw is worth $249,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $92,864, which is more affordable than 59% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 92.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glenshaw | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $996 |
| Median household income | $92,864 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glenshaw
| People | Glenshaw | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Glenshaw
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenshaw since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 4, 1975 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Allegheny County since 1996
Allegheny County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Allegheny County
Allegheny County had 670,637 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,297 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Glenshaw itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in Glenshaw
3 public schools with 1,836 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area El Sch | 4-6 | 877 | 12.7 |
| Shaler Area MS | 7-8 | 581 | 10.8 |
| Scott Primary Sch | K-3 | 378 | 14.5 |
Towns near Glenshaw
- Shaler, PA1.2 mi · 28,132 people · home $245,500
- Allison Park, PA2.4 mi · 21,864 people · home $346,900
- Ross, PA2.8 mi · 33,567 people · home $268,900
- Etna, PA3.3 mi · 3,437 people · home $135,800
- West View, PA3.5 mi · 6,685 people · home $227,100
- Hampton, PA3.5 mi · 18,479 people · home $371,100
- Reserve, PA3.8 mi · 3,255 people · home $209,700
- McCandless, PA3.9 mi · 29,698 people · home $350,100
Glenshaw questions
Is Glenshaw, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glenshaw scores better for retirees than 81% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 32%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Glenshaw?
The median owner-occupied home in Glenshaw is valued at $249,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,864, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Glenshaw?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 30.2 inches of snow.
Does Glenshaw get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenshaw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 4, 1975. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)