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Is Glenolden, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30925% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,500about $6,542/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$215,00035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,360 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 125 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Glenolden
$1,309
Elkins Park
$1,911
Souderton
$1,431
Ridley Park
$1,712
Wescosville
$1,768
Chestnut Hill
$2,070
Blandon
$1,473

How much do households earn in Glenolden?

Under $25k
17.2%
$25k–50k
20.9%
$50k–100k
38.0%
$100k–150k
10.4%
$150k+
9.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Glenolden

SizeGlenoldenU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,321$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,355$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,465$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Glenolden overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glenolden, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Glenolden

🏛️ Property tax$4,905a year · 2.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Glenolden

Commute to work26.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenolden?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $183 a month less.

Renting
$1,309
Owning
$1,492

Owning assumes a typical $215,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Glenolden, PA?

Renting in Glenolden costs a median of about $1,309 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Glenolden?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,360 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Glenolden cheap or expensive?

Glenolden is rated OK: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $78,500. It ranks 125th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Glenolden?

The median homeowner in Glenolden pays $4,905 a year in property taxes, about 2.28% of the median home value.

Is Glenolden more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Glenolden?

The median home value in Glenolden is $215,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

7,220 people live in Glenolden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.