At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$28,680 per capita
Home Value
$173,200
Zillow: $253,317
Median Rent
$847/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
19.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Alpine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.7% (3% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,995
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density928/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$28,680
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,200
Rent$847
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$253,317
Housing Units710
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation1,187 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Alpine was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.