Glen Carbon, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County
Glen Carbon, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Glen Carbon a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% above 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 $336,568. 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 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,110/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.