Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
29%
Glen Mills
Glen Mills, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,093
Population
19,562
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A quiet reprieve outside of Philadelphia
Rural
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Suburban
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Commuter
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Quiet
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Wooded
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Glen Mills is a quiet suburb with a rural feel that’s located just 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Many residents choose to commute to the city for work and leisure. Locals also have easy access to the banks of the Delaware River, where they’ll find riverfront attractions like Subaru Park, home to the Philadelphia Union soccer games, major concerts, and other sporting events. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in the area range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in Glen Mills. There are beautiful parks in this city, including Newlin Grist Mill Park. There is shopping nearby at Concordville Town Centre and the Shoppes at Brinton Lake. Golf courses, universities, and state parks like Ridley Creek State Park sit nearby as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$126,879
Average: $157,972
Education
8,995
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,686
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glen Mills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glen Mills, PA is $2,088 for one bedroom, $2,582 for two bedrooms, and $3,114 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glen Mills has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,088/month
855 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glen Mills, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
735 Students
Public
Grades K-5
628 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,546 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Tyler Arboretum
- Clayton Park
- Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
- Ridley Creek State Park
- Smedley Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.