B-

Glenwood, UT

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Affordability Score: 67/100

Population: 268 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Glenwood, UT aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 268 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (67/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $89,500, median home value of $342,000, median rent of $675 per month, and 35.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,085 per month (studio $748, 1BR $945, 3BR $1,440, 4BR $1,547). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,895 per year, consuming 13% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Glenwood, UT include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 3.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$89,500
Median household income
Education C+
35.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.8x
Home value $342,000 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,085/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$11,895/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$89,500
▲ 44% vs national
Per Capita Income
$40,830
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$342,000
▲ 24% vs national
Median Rent
$675/mo
Owner Occupied
89.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,085/mo
▼ 10% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$748
1BR
$945
2BR
$1,085
3BR
$1,440
4BR
$1,547

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
▲ 6 ppt vs national
High School+
57.9%
Median Age
43.1
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,895/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,735/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,820/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,625/yr

What This Means

Glenwood, UT receives an overall affordability grade of B- (67/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 268. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Glenwood, UT affordable?
Glenwood, UT receives an overall affordability grade of B- (67/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $89,500. Median home value is $342,000.
What is the cost of living in Glenwood?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $675/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,085/mo. Infant childcare $11,895/yr. Median home value $342,000.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →