Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Glenside
Glenside, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,335
Population
7,925
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Small town charm at home and Philadelphia just minutes away.
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Commuter
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Public Transportation
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SEPTA
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Schools
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Glendale is a fairly small community, located about eight miles north of Philadelphia. The centrally-located SEPTA station will get you to Center City in about thirty minutes and the drive is typically about the same, making it a highly convenient place for commuters to call home. Apartments in Glenside are an excellent choice for families as well, with a low crime rate and terrific schools. Keswick Village serves as the main entertainment district of Glenside, with the historic Keswick Theatre hosting national touring musicians on a regular basis and numerous bars and restaurants within walking distance. Arcadia University contributes significant intellectual capital to the community with its libraries, arts venues, and academic population.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,801
Average: $133,188
Education
3,623
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,261
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glenside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glenside, PA is $1,340 for a studio, $1,327 for one bedroom, $1,546 for two bedrooms, and $1,710 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glenside has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,327/month
560 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glenside, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
918 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Briar Bush Nature Center
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Awbury Arboretum
- Lorimer Park
- The Morris Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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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.