The Town FilesGlenside, Pennsylvania
Community in Montgomery County · population 7,737 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $390,600
- Household income
- $101,676
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.9
Glenside is a community of 7,737 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $390,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 98% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Pennsylvania With Little Snow
- #11 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Oldest Homes
- #16 in The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Least Snow
- #21 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Mildest Winters
- #23 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Oldest Homes
How Glenside 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 Glenside is worth $390,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $101,676, which is more affordable than 12% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,431 a month. 76.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glenside | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $390,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,431 | $996 |
| Median household income | $101,676 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glenside
| People | Glenside | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Glenside
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenside since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 29, 2009.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Glenside itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Glenside
2 public schools with 1,252 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Beech Sch | K-5 | 878 | 13.3 |
| Glenside El Sch | K-4 | 374 | 12.5 |
Towns near Glenside
- Wyncote, PA0.9 mi · 3,081 people · home $470,100
- Jenkintown, PA1.3 mi · 4,719 people · home $398,000
- Oreland, PA1.7 mi · 6,210 people · home $420,700
- Cheltenham, PA1.9 mi · 37,452 people · home $384,800
- Roslyn, PA2.1 mi · 9,525 people · home $328,800
- Abington, PA2.1 mi · 58,502 people · home $391,800
- Elkins Park, PA2.2 mi · 6,901 people · home $401,200
- Wyndmoor, PA2.5 mi · 5,853 people · home $485,000
Glenside questions
Is Glenside, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glenside scores better for retirees than 15% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 4%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Glenside?
The median owner-occupied home in Glenside is valued at $390,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,676, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,431 a month.
What is the weather like in Glenside?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Glenside get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenside since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. 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)