Small Barn, Old Creek Road (Wallace Township)
Glenmoore’s story
152 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers and 7 maps from 1905 on.
- 1874Glenmoore is settled
GlenmoorePA
Home to 910 people, the town was settled in 1874.
Population
910
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$689K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$149K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
94
A commuter town
Is Glenmoore a good place to live?
Glenmoore’s typical household income is $149,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Glenmoore. 13% of the land in Glenmoore is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Glenmoore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
910 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 232 attractions →USS New Jersey and 174 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Glenmoore. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw34 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw35 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw34 mi MuseumLynnewood HallSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Glenmoore: who provides what
Glenmoore is unincorporated, so Chester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesChester CountyChester 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 hereChester County Board of ElectionsChester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1934319343 100%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 Glenmoore.
Housing
Homes in Glenmoore are worth about $689K, by Zillow’s estimate
Home values are up 5.6% over the year to September 2026. 80% of Glenmoore households live in a home they own.
$689KZillow home value
Typical home value
Glenmoore$689K
Pennsylvania$287K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With only 0.2 jobs per working resident, most people in Glenmoore work out of town
Only 1% of working residents stay in Glenmoore for work; the rest commute out. Since 2013, Glenmoore has added 41 jobs, to 94 in 2023. Half commute less than 14 miles. The top destinations are Uwchlan Township (7%), Philadelphia (6%) and Tredyffrin Township (6%).
1%work in town
| Glenmoore | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Glenmoore1%
Uwchlan Township7%
Philadelphia6%
Tredyffrin Township6%
West Whiteland Township5%
14 mi
median commute distance
94
jobs based in Glenmoore
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Glenmoore is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Glenmoore break down as 66% from inland flooding and 6% from hurricanes. Since 1979, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out locally.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Glenmoore brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 85° in July, and January nights bottom out around 22°; snowfall runs to about 28 inches a winter. Winters in Glenmoore are chilly and summers warm, with plenty of rain.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 12.8% of Glenmoore
The concentration of trails in Glenmoore is 0.9 miles per square mile. Walkers can cover 1.2 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
12.8%conserved
12.8%
conserved · 110 of 859 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wagenseller Park | 0.3 mi | 14 |
| 2. Burgess Park | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Glenmoore’s adults report frequent physical distress
Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Glenmoore. Among adults locally, 28% sleep under 7 hours.
| Glenmoore | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 6.6% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
18 better8 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Glenmoore | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.5% | 14.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 6.6% | 15.8% |
Chester County Hospital
12.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Glenmoore
16pages on Glenmoore
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Glenmoore
Immaculata UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Immaculata12.2 mi$29,330 tuitionUniversity of Valley ForgeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Phoenixville13 mi$25,240 tuitionWest Chester University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · West Chester13.6 mi$10,775 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Glenmoore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Glenmoore for work
Where Glenmoore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
94jobs based in Glenmoore
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Glenmoore
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Glenmoore is an unincorporated community that is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and lies within Wallace Township. As of 2020, it had a population of 872.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 446 ft
- ZIP code
- 19343
Questions about Glenmoore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Glenmoore, PA a good place to live?
Glenmoore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.