At a Glance
Median Income
$51,304
$25,300 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $122,068
Median Rent
$879/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
24.2% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $51,304 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,300. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glasgow is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,068. Median rent is $879/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
12.4% of adults in Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population800
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density1,702/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,304
Per Capita$25,300
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$879
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$122,068
Housing Units355
Rent Burden16.1%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation793 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Glasgow was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.