At a Glance
Median Income
$92,434
$51,528 per capita
Home Value
$278,200
Zillow: $326,803
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Glen Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Carbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Carbon 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 Carbon residents earn a median household income of $92,434 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,528. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Carbon is $278,200 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,803. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Glen Carbon reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 656/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.9% of adults in Glen Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Carbon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,521
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,309/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,434
Per Capita$51,528
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,200
Rent$1,088
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$326,803
Housing Units5,742
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property656/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation541 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Glen Carbon was founded in 1892.
The median home in Glen Carbon was built in 1990.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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