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Glen Allen, MO

Missouri

Glen Allen is a small town in Missouri with a population of 75. Residents earn $37,917 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
75 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$37,917 Median Income $15,547 per capita
$115,000 Home Value
$613 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,917
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,000
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $613
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Glen Allen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population75
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$15,547
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$613
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden19.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband28.0%

Is Glen Allen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glen Allen receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Glen Allen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glen Allen is $37,917, 50% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glen Allen is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Glen Allen has a population of 75 with a density of 1,250 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

75
Total Population
1,250
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Glen Allen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glen Allen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glen Allen is $37,917, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Glen Allen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,917
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,547

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone36.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Glen Allen is $115,000, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $613 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,000
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$613
47% below US avg
Rent Burden19.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+79.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,250/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone36.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Marble Hill, MO 1,781 pop · 3.2 mi Advance, MO 1,549 pop · 16.0 mi Jackson, MO 15,532 pop · 20.4 mi Fredericktown, MO 4,464 pop · 22.2 mi Chaffee, MO 3,039 pop · 22.6 mi Oran, MO 1,137 pop · 26.0 mi Cape Girardeau, MO 40,047 pop · 28.0 mi Scott City, MO 4,354 pop · 28.5 mi Perryville, MO 8,530 pop · 29.6 mi Bloomfield, MO 2,011 pop · 30.3 mi Dexter, MO 7,906 pop · 36.2 mi Ironton, MO 1,755 pop · 38.2 mi Piedmont, MO 2,857 pop · 38.4 mi Farmington, MO 17,999 pop · 38.6 mi
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