At a Glance
Median Income
$96,085
$42,974 per capita
Home Value
$338,000
Zillow: $516,047
Median Rent
$1,719/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
11.3% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Allen residents earn a median household income of $96,085 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,974. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,310 business establishments, including 237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Allen is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,047. Median rent is $1,719/month, with 26.9% 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 1993.
Education
43.8% of adults in Glen Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Allen has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population16,630
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,890/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,085
Per Capita$42,974
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$9,225M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,000
Rent$1,719
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$516,047
Housing Units6,500
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation201 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Allen was built in 1993.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.