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Glenville, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
2,656
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,541
ZIP codes
0
Glenville and its ZIP codes
Glenville at a glance
- Glenville is about 4.7 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $220,865, about 2.3 times the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,148,600 (about 3.1 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $3,466 a month.
Local data for Glenville, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenville, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$220,865
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$1,148,600
Median rent
$3,466/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
75.7%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (646), German Americans (336), Irish Americans (313).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Glenville.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Glenville, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit14.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glenville, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenville, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.5%
U.S. 33.3% -10.8 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Glenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PemberwickCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Rye Brook, NYVillage | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Rock RidgeCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Port Chester, NYVillage | 2 mi | 2.3 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.8 |
| ByramCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Harrison, NYVillage | 2.6 mi | 16.8 |
| Indian FieldCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Cos CobCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Rye, NYCity | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| White Plains, NYCity | 5 mi | 9.7 |
| Old GreenwichCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| Valhalla, NYCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Scarsdale, NYVillage | 6.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Fairview, NYCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenville, CT in?
- Glenville is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Glenville, CT?
- About 2,656 people live in Glenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenville?
- Nearby places include Pemberwick (0.8 mi), Rye Brook, NY (0.8 mi), Rock Ridge (0.9 mi), Port Chester, NY (2 mi), Greenwich (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023