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Glen Allen, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
Glen Allen, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Glen Allen a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $505,346. 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.
Safety & Crime
Glen Allen reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,725/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.