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Glendale, PA

Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population

1,408

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

4,565

ZIP codes

0

Glendale and its ZIP codes

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Glendale at a glance

  • Glendale is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,359, close to the Pennsylvania median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,000 (37% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,128 a month.

Housing and community stats

Glendale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,359

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$160,000

Median rent

$1,128/mo

Homeownership

64.0%

Bachelor's or higher

28.8%

Median age

54.8

Average commute

27.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (312), German Americans (297), Irish Americans (229).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Glendale.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$81,253

670,169 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,685

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$26.45B

FY 2026, $21,146 per person

Allegheny County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Glendale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.7%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Glendale, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

2,347

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,851

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 21°F

38.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Glendale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HeidelbergBorough0.5 mi0.3
CarnegieBorough0.8 mi1.6
Rosslyn FarmsBorough1.7 mi0.6
Pennsbury VillageBorough2.1 mi0.1
Green TreeBorough2.3 mi2.1
RennerdaleCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.8
ThornburgBorough2.5 mi0.4
CraftonBorough2.8 mi1.1
BridgevilleBorough2.8 mi1.1
DormontBorough3 mi0.8
IngramBorough3.5 mi0.4
Castle ShannonBorough4.3 mi1.6
OakdaleBorough4.9 mi0.5
McKees RocksBorough5 mi1.1
NoblestownCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.2
WhitehallBorough5.7 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Glendale, PA in?
Glendale is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Glendale, PA?
About 1,408 people live in Glendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Glendale?
Nearby places include Heidelberg (0.5 mi), Carnegie (0.8 mi), Rosslyn Farms (1.7 mi), Pennsbury Village (2.1 mi), Green Tree (2.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023