salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,160 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 182 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glenside?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glenside
| Size | Glenside | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,305 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,831 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,391 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,655 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glenside overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glenside, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glenside
Life in Glenside
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenside?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,131 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $390,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glenside, PA?
Renting in Glenside costs a median of about $1,579 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Glenside?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,160 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glenside cheap or expensive?
Glenside is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $109,658. It ranks 182nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glenside?
The median homeowner in Glenside pays $6,097 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Glenside 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 Glenside?
The median home value in Glenside is $390,600, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,659 people live in Glenside. Numbers are typical (middle) values.