California · Metropolitan Area
Glen Ellen is a small town in California with a population of 1,084. Residents earn $213,261 per year, which is 184% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glen Ellen receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Glen Ellen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Glen Ellen is $213,261, which is significantly higher than the national average — 184% above $75,149. This places Glen Ellen among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Glen Ellen is $1,402,800, making it a premium housing market at 398% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,564 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Glen Ellen is a highly educated community — 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Glen Ellen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $213,261 |
| 184% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $197,478 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,363 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $128,075 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,535 |
| County GDP | $14,592M |
| Restaurants | 445 |
| Healthcare | 452 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 522 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,079 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.72% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $1,402,800 |
| 398% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,180,070 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,564 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,079 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.72% |
| Obesity | 23.7% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,210/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 452 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.6 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3553°N, 122.5433°W |
| County FIPS | 06055 |
Winner: Democrat by 34.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.1% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 516/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 452 |
| Restaurants | 445 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |