Glen Alpine, NC

Glen Alpine, NC

At a Glance

How Glen Alpine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glen Alpine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Glen Alpine a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Glen Alpine residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,680. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glen Alpine is $173,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,317. Median rent is $847/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Glen Alpine reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,842/100K.

Education

29.3% of adults in Glen Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Alpine has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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