At a Glance
Median Income
$46,094
$26,330 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
Zillow: $171,134
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
18.9% smoking rate
How Glen Allen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Allen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Allen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Allen residents earn a median household income of $46,094 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,330. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Allen is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,134. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
6.3% of adults in Glen Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Allen has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,094
Per Capita$26,330
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$171,134
Housing Units179
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation578 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Allen was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.