A town of 1,098. Safer than 97% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Glyndon does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Glyndon. Another town gets a different order.
Glyndon reports less crime per resident than 97% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Glyndon beats the Minnesota average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Glyndon | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 70% | 76.1% |
The public schools Glyndon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Middle SCH | 5–8 | 508 | B− |
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior High | 9–12 | 449 | B |
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton ALP | 9–12 | 23 | Not graded |
Most working residents leave Glyndon for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (48%), Moorhead (20%) and West Fargo (7%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Glyndon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glyndon Park | — | 1 |
Where Glyndon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
3 notable people were born in Glyndon.
City in Minnesota, United States
Glyndon ( GLIN-dən) is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,306 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,393 in 2025.
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