What are the schools like in Glyndon, MN?

Glyndon is served primarily by DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Glyndon?

The median household income in Glyndon, MN is $90,515 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Glyndon, MN?

Glyndon has an average high temperature of 17.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.7 inches.

Glyndon, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glyndon, MN affordable or expensive?

Glyndon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glyndon is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,700 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glyndon, MN?

Glyndon has a violent crime rate of 288.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1739.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glyndon, MN a Good Place to Live?

Glyndon is a small town of 1,341 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $90,515 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Glyndon 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 Glyndon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glyndon 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: 89.4

Glyndon's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glyndon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glyndon, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,515	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Glyndon's violent crime rate is 288.1 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.1 /100k

Property Crime

1739.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Glyndon is served primarily by DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glyndon, MN	National Avg
School District	DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glyndon sees average highs of 17.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 52.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glyndon, MN
Average High — January	17.2°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	52.7"

Demographics

Metric	Glyndon, MN	National Avg
Population	1,341	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dilworth, MN 6 mi Sabin, MN 7 mi Moorhead, MN 8 mi Baker, MN 11 mi Briarwood, ND 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Glyndon

Glyndon, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56547

Glyndon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyndon, MN affordable or expensive?

Glyndon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glyndon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,700 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Glyndon, MN?

Glyndon's violent crime rate is 288.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1739.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glyndon?

Public schools in Glyndon are operated by DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glyndon, MN a good place to live?

Glyndon, MN has a population of 1,341, a median household income of $90,515, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Glyndon?

Glyndon averages 17.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 52.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glyndon?

Glyndon, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56547.

What is the population of Glyndon?

The population of Glyndon, Minnesota is 1,341 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glyndon?

Key numbers for living in Glyndon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $242,700, median household income $90,515, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glyndon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.