At a Glance
Median Income
$52,100
$29,158 per capita
Home Value
$162,400
Zillow: $164,982
Median Rent
$984/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gladewater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gladewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gladewater a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gladewater residents earn a median household income of $52,100 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,158. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gladewater is $162,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,982. Median rent is $984/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Gladewater reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,835/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Gladewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gladewater has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,297
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,100
Per Capita$29,158
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,400
Rent$984
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$164,982
Housing Units2,545
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property2,835/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary646/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation336 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gladewater was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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