At a Glance
Median Income
$76,736
$27,020 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $191,036
Median Rent
$758/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Glade Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glade Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glade Spring a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glade Spring residents earn a median household income of $76,736 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,020. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glade Spring is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,036. Median rent is $758/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Glade Spring reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 771/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Glade Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glade Spring has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,224
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,823/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,736
Per Capita$27,020
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$758
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$191,036
Housing Units772
Rent Burden13.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property771/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,010/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,077 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Glade Spring was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.