Glasgow, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Buena Vista city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,253 Population 819/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $28,241 per capita
$117,100 Home Value $207,240 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $814/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Glasgow, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,625
33% below
$28,241 per capita
Home Value
$117,100
58% below
Zillow: $207,240
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Rent
70%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,241. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 161 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glasgow is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,240. Median rent is $814/month, with 26.6% 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 1964.

Education

15.7% of adults in Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,253
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$28,241
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,100
Rent$814
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$207,240
Housing Units632
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,636/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation748 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Glasgow was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.562 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.