Glenolden, PA Area Guide

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Glenolden Area Facts

  • Glenolden has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Glenolden crime rates are 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Glenolden is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Glenolden? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Glenolden Park
      Norwood Park
      Amosland Park
      Norwood Park; Amosland Park
      Hutchinson Terrace Park
      Tully Memorial Field
      Montgomery Park
      Moore's Lake Park

      Entertainment

      John Heinz Environmental Education Center
      The Barnstormers
      V&S Elmwood Lanes
      Lansdowne Theater
      Kitao Student Art Gallery
      Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature
      Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center
      Oasis Gentlemen's Club

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Cocco's Pizza
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Checkers
      MacDade Rock & Glow Bowl
      Dunkin'

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Glenolden? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Glenolden.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Glenolden? The cost of living in Glenolden is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Glenolden
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Glenolden? Glenolden crime rates are 1,543, which are 16% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,543 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Glenolden? The median income in Glenolden is $63,036 which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $63,03614% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,697equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Glenolden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Glenolden home prices? Glenolden home prices are $160,600 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $160,60013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05011% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Glenolden have good schools? The Glenolden graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Glenolden a good place to live? Glenolden has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      1 total surveys

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