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Glen Mills, PA

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A quiet reprieve outside of Philadelphia

Rural Suburban Commuter Quiet Wooded

Glen Mills is a quiet suburb with a rural feel that’s located just 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Many residents choose to commute to the city for work and leisure. Locals also have easy access to the banks of the Delaware River, where they’ll find riverfront attractions like Subaru Park, home to the Philadelphia Union soccer games, major concerts, and other sporting events. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in the area range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in Glen Mills. There are beautiful parks in this city, including Newlin Grist Mill Park. There is shopping nearby at Concordville Town Centre and the Shoppes at Brinton Lake. Golf courses, universities, and state parks like Ridley Creek State Park sit nearby as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Glen Mills, PA is $2,075 for one bedroom, $2,437 for two bedrooms, and $3,210 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glen Mills has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,075/month
855 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Garnet Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

735 Students

9
out of 10

Concord Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

628 Students

Rating Unavailable

Garnet Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,067 Students

6
out of 10

Garnet Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,546 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tyler Arboretum
  • Clayton Park
  • Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
  • Ridley Creek State Park
  • Smedley Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.