Senior Living in Glenside, Pennsylvania

Top zip codes in Glenside, PA: 19038

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Glenside scores lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
Glenside scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 62 hospitals within close range of the city, including Chestnut Hill Rehab Hospital, Abington Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern Institute.
There are 268 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Edgehill Nursing and Rehab Cen, The Oaks, and Genesis Healthcare.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1783 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
There are 171 golf courses in or around the city, including North Hills Country Club, Lu Lu Country Club, and Sandy Run Country Club.
There are 21 parks near the city center, including Curtis Arboretum, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, and Lorimer Park.
There are 746 churches in or near the city, including St Luke the Ev Cath Church, Antioch Baptist Church, and Queen of Peace Rectory.
There are 13 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 1061 grocery stores within the city.
There are 52 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 485 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.17% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.29% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Pennsylvania has an average state income tax of 3.07%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $98,371, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $84,169, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $36,894, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $58,626 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $127,750 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,110 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,336 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.74%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Glenside receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Glenside has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
This city has below average water quality.
Glenside has a dense population density of 4,010.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Glenside have a long daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Glenside has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.90%.