Coal mining in Anthracite Region, Pennsylvania (68907), c. 1930
Glen Lyon’s story
140 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1930.
- 1886Glen Lyon is settled
Glen LyonPA
A town of 1,925, settled in 1886.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,925
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$136K
+15.1% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
20
A commuter town
Is Glen Lyon a good place to live?
No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Glen Lyon. Glen Lyon’s typical household income is $48,000, below both Pennsylvania’s towns ($81,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 33% of the land in Glen Lyon is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. We don’t grade Glen Lyon yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Glen Lyon for work
Where Glen Lyon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
20jobs based in Glen Lyon
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Getting set up
Moving to Glen Lyon: who provides what
Glen Lyon is unincorporated, so Luzerne County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerUGI Utilities19.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPaw Ceasetown water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLuzerne CountyLuzerne County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLuzerne County Board of ElectionsLuzerne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes18617, 1862118617 84% · 18621 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Glen Lyon.
Housing
Homes in Glen Lyon are worth about $136K, by Zillow’s estimate
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 15%. Among households in Glen Lyon, 63% own their home. The typical rent locally is $800 a month.
$136KZillow home value
| Glen Lyon | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $800 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Glen Lyon$136K
Pennsylvania$287K
+15.1%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
Glen Lyon has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
The density of trails for Glen Lyon comes to 2.1 miles per square mile. Walkers can cover 8.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves locally: one, of 4 acres.
33.1%conserved
33.1%
conserved · 795 of 2,402 acres
8.0 mi
of trails · 2.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 224 | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
With only 0.0 jobs per working resident, most people in Glen Lyon work out of town
In Glen Lyon, 15% of residents live below the poverty line. Half commute less than 13 miles. The top destinations are Wilkes-Barre (13%), Hanover Township (11%) and Nanticoke (7%).
0%work in town
| Glen Lyon | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Glen Lyon0%
Wilkes-Barre13%
Hanover Township11%
Nanticoke7%
Plains Township7%
13 mi
median commute distance
20
jobs based in Glen Lyon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Glen Lyon brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Glen Lyon’s peak summer temperature is 84°F.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring36–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Glen Lyon’s adults smoke cigarettes
For adults in Glen Lyon, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 27%. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Glen Lyon is ahead of Pennsylvania on 1 and behind on 15. Two figures for adults locally: 21% report frequent mental distress, 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Glen Lyon | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better10 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Glen Lyon | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.4% | 5.8% |
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
In Wilkes-Barre · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Glen Lyon faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Compared with 54% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Glen Lyon is lower. FEMA puts 71% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 11% to cold waves.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Glen Lyon
17pages on Glen Lyon
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Glen Lyon
Luzerne County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Nanticoke4.7 mi$6,600 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-BarreUniversity or college · Public · Dallas9.2 mi$14,280 in-state tuitionWilkes UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wilkes-Barre10.7 mi$43,496 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Glen Lyon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Glen Lyon
4 notable people were born in Glen Lyon.
About Glen Lyon
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Glen Lyon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,877 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 676 ft
- ZIP code
- 18617
- Area code
- 570
Glen Lyon’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Glen Lyon.
Newport TownshipHunlock TownshipUnion TownshipGlen Lyon
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Lyon | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Newport Township | #782 | C+ | A− | A | C− | D |
| Hunlock Township | — | — | C+ | — | C+ | B− |
| Union Township | — | — | A− | — | C+ | B− |
Hunlock Township and Union Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Hunlock Township and Union Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Glen Lyon isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Glen Lyon with a neighbor →
Questions about Glen Lyon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Glen Lyon, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Glen Lyon yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Glen Lyon, PA known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Bob Duliba and Clem Stralka.