Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Glade Spring is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,224. Residents earn $76,736 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glade Spring receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Glade Spring offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glade Spring is $76,736, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Glade Spring is $170,700, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Glade Spring is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 137 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 888 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Glade Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,736 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $932 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,296 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,578 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Healthcare | 152 |
| Retail | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $170,700 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $191,036 |
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,010/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 152 |
| Total Violent | 136.6/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 136.6/100K |
| Total Property | 888.0/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 68.3/100K |
| Theft | 683.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 136.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7899°N, 81.7723°W |
| County FIPS | 51191 |
Winner: Republican by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,823/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 152 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Retail Stores | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |