Glenside

Glenside is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Cheltenham Township and Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,737 at the 2020 census on a land area of 1.3 square miles. Glenside was ranked as the 37th best place to live in Pennsylvania, and also placed high on several other lists. According to Niche, a new set of rankings claim that Glensid has been named one of the best places to living in Pennsylvania for 2019. The majority of the CDP is approximately 300 feet in elevation; it is 238 feet at the intersection of Waverly and Easton roads. The altitude ranges from 232 feet near Glensides Memorial Hall to 405 feet on Sunset and Lindley Roads. The CDP was 91.0% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 1.0%. Asian, and 1.6% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population. About 3.4% of those under 18 were below the poverty line, including about 2.4 per cent of those aged 65 or over. The area is bordered to the south by Wyncote, the east by Jenkintown, west by Laverock and Cheltenam Township section of North Hills, and to the north by the Abington. Township neighborhoods of North Hill, Ardsley, Roslyn, and AbINGTON. It is located six miles from Center City Philadelphia.

Geography

Glenside is the primary city name, but also Erdenheim, Laverock, Wyndmoor are acceptable city names or spellings, Ardsley, North Hills on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. Glenside is located at 40°611N 75°98W (40.102960, 75.152264).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all land. Glenside has two townships: Abington Township, and Cheltenham Township, with the latter being where the following are located: United States Post Office, Glensider Library, and Glensid Memorial Hall. The altitude ranges from 232 feet near Glensiden Memorial Hall to 405 feet on Sunset and Lindley Roads. The majority of Glensage is approximately 300 feet in elevation. The highest point is 238 feet at the intersection of Waverly and Easton roads, the center of Glenide. The town has a population of 2,000, with 1,000 of whom live in the town of Abington. It is located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to New York. It has an elevation of 238 feet, the highest point of which is at 238 feet on Waverley Road, the town's main road. The city's population is 2,200, with 2,100 living in Abington, and 1,200 in Cheltonham. It also has 1,100 people living in Cheltanham, which is a suburb of New York City. The population of Glennide is 1,300, with 3,000 people living there.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 85.4% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.2%, 2.8% Asian, 1.0% were Some Other Race, and 1.7% were two or more races. 2.9% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the 2000 census, there were 7,914 people, 3,103 households, and 2,013 families. The median income for a household was $58,868, and the median family income was $74,025. The per capita income for theCDP was $26,393. For every 100 females, there are 91.3 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over, There are 87.3 Males. The CDP is located in the New Jersey Bay Area, which is one of the most densely populated areas of New Jersey. It is the most populous borough in New Jersey, with a population of 7.914. The city's population is expected to rise to 7.1 million by the end of the decade. It has a population density of 6,217.4 people per square mile (2,406.0/km²) and a poverty rate of 3.4%. The city is home to the U.S. Open, the world's most popular college football team. It also hosts the New England Patriots, the National Football League, the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox, and other professional teams.

Transportation

Glenside is served by SEPTA Regional Railroad at the Glenside Train Station. The station, originally known as Abington Station, has its roots back with the North Pennsylvania Railroad and the Reading Railroad. Trains going south go to Philadelphia, which is about a 25-minute ride to Jefferson Station and 35 minutes to 30th Street Station. Express trains make it to Center City Philadelphia in as little as 21 minutes. With two lines serving the station, plus a handful of trains terminating in Glensideside, the frequent train service makes Glensider an attractive place to live. Glensiders can also take the Pennsylvania Turnpike or other local roads to get around the city. The town is located in relatively close proximity to several national roads: U.S. Route 1, Interstate 95, Interstate 76, and U.S. Route 30. It is also close to the Pocono Mountains, the Jersey Shore, and the New York City borough of New York. The city is located at about a 30-minute drive to Philadelphia and a two-hour drive to New York, New York and New Jersey. It has access to many major US highways, such as the turnpike and the Pennsylvania Route 73, as well as local roads such as Pennsylvania Route 152 and Pennsylvania Route 309. It can also be reached by bus, with routes 77 and 22 going to and from the city, and routes 22 and 73 going to Montgomery County and Bucks County, and Route 30 going to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Climate

Glenside has a typical Northeast climate. Summers are hot, with several days breaking 90 °F (32 °C) Winters are cold, with highs averaging 33 to 37 °F and lows of 17 to 19 °F. The following is a chart of the average temperatures in Glenside. The average temperature is 8489°F (2932°C), with some days reaching as high as 100 °F  (38 °C). The average annual rainfall is 1,854 gallons (4,856 liters) The average yearly rainfall is 2,852 gallons (7,853 liters), with the majority of the rain falling in the form of hail. The annual average annual snowfall is 3,844 millimeters (1,876 millilitres), with most of the snowfall falling in late December and early January. The yearly average annual temperature is 4,842 millimetres (1.9 °F), with many snowstorms occurring in late January and early February. The national average yearly temperature is 5,841 millimeter (1 1 2 3 4), with several snowstorms reported in late February and early March. The summer average is 6,843 °F, with many days reaching up to 100 °C (38 °C) The winter average is 6,845 °F (2 1/2/3), with lows of 13 to 17 °F in December and January.

Education

Glenside is home to Arcadia University, a private co-educational four-year liberal arts university. The campus is set on National Historic Landmark Grey Towers Castle, which was built in 1893. Catholic education is supported by Saint Luke Catholic School on Fairhill Ave. Students from this school often attend the local Catholic high schools including LaSalle College High School and Lansdale Catholic High School. Glenside also home to Westminster Theological Seminary, a Presbyterian and Reformed Christian graduate institution. There is a satellite campus in London, with a campus in New York City and a satellite in London as well as a London campus. The town is located in Cheltenham, and Abington Townships, so not all residents go to schools within the same district. A Glensid resident will follow one of these paths, depending on which township they live in.

Points of interest

Keswick Theatre - Built in 1928, the theatre hosts a variety of world-class entertainers and shows. Historic Keswick Village - Charming, Tudor-style, pedestrian-friendly Village is home to many unique offerings.Edge Hill Woods Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Sanctuary was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Harry Renninger Park formerly known as Glenside Park, was once home to minor league baseball play.Grove Park Relocated and Constructed in 1967.Glenside Free Library Established 1928, member MCLINC (Montgomery County Library & Information Network Consortium) (MCLINC is a member of the Montgomery County Library and Information Network consortium) The Montgomery County Public Library is located in the town of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The library is located on the corner of Easton Road and Main Street. It is open seven days a week and is free to the public. It has a collection of more than 100,000 books and magazines. It also offers a free library card. The Montgomery county Public Library offers a number of free programs and services, including a free public library card and a free free public pool. The public library is also available to the general public through its website, www.montgomerycountylibrary.org. The county's public parks include: Grove Park, Penbryn Park, and Glensides Park. The town's parks are also home to a public pool and free library, as well as a free park service.

Landmarks

Glenside is home to the National Register of Historic Places. Glenside Memorial Hall is a hall dedicated to World War I veterans. The Keswick Theatre hosts a wide variety of musical performances. The Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a large cemetery with several notable burials, including Connie Mack, Frank Rizzo and Michael Crescenz. Arcadia University is a 71-acre (290,000 m2) campus that features the National Historic Landmark Grey Towers Castle. It was listed on the Nationalregister of historic Places in 2004. It can accommodate up to 180 people for banquets, parties, etc. It is located in the town's Keswick Village, a small town in the south of the city. The university is located on a campus of 71 acres, and has a student population of 2,000. It has a campus that includes the Nationalhistoric LandmarkGrey Towers Castle, which was listed in 2004 and is a national historic site. It also features a small theatre, the Keswick, which is placed on the national register of historic places in 1983. The campus is also home to a number of cultural institutions, including the National Museum of Scotland, the National Gallery of Canada, and the National Centre for the Arts and Crafts, which has a collection of more than 1,000 works of art. The University of the Arts is located at the centre of the town, and was listed as a National historic site in 2004, along with the National Institute for the History of Art.

Independence Day Parade

The annual Fourth of July parade in Philadelphia is one of the largest in the country. The parade is sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Patriotic Association. It features a variety of bands and other musical groups. It is the largest parade of its kind in the United States. It has been going since the early 1900s and is still going strong today. The event is free and open to the public, but donations can be made at www.gpe.com/parade.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Glenside, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania = 31.1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 2. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Glenside = 4.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 7,737 individuals with a median age of 39.2 age the population dropped by -10.90% in Glenside, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 6,087.33 residents per square mile of area (2,349.42/km²). There are average 2.49 people per household in the 2,825 households with an average household income of $74,594 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.90% of the available work force and has dropped -4.83% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 23.44%. The number of physicians in Glenside per 100,000 population = 500.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Glenside = 43.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 19.8 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 119. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 202. 88 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 25.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 46, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Glenside, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania which are owned by the occupant = 66.53%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 22.1 years with median home cost = $229,880 and home appreciation of -2.87%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $16.80 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $7,403 per student. There are 14.6 students for each teacher in the school, 660 students for each Librarian and 362 students for each Counselor. 6.28% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 24.76% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 15.99% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).