Below Average CostVery SafeGLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Median Income
$53,182
household / year
Median Home Value
$113,300
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$665
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Glenville, MN a Good Place to Live?
Glenville is a small town of 562 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $53,182
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glenville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glenville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Glenville's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glenville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glenville, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$665
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,182
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glenville's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.5 /100k
Property Crime
1165.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glenville is served primarily by GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glenville, MN
National Avg
School District
GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glenville sees average highs of 22.5°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.5 inches of snow per year.
Glenville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glenville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,300 and median rent is $665/month.
Glenville's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1165.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glenville are operated by GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glenville, MN has a population of 562, a median household income of $53,182, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glenville averages 22.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 39.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glenville, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56036.
The population of Glenville, Minnesota is 562 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glenville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $113,300, median household income $53,182, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glenville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.