At a Glance
Median Income
$76,985
$34,439 per capita
Home Value
$206,000
Zillow: $149,888
Median Rent
$794/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
420/100K
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glasgow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glasgow residents earn a median household income of $76,985 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,439. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glasgow is $206,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,888. Median rent is $794/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Glasgow reports 420 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population3,194
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,281/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,985
Per Capita$34,439
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,000
Rent$794
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$149,888
Housing Units1,316
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent420/100K
Property1,050/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,114 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute9 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Glasgow was founded in 1887.
The median home in Glasgow was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (118 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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