Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Glen Lyn is a small town in Virginia with a population of 66. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glen Lyn receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Glen Lyn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glen Lyn is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Glen Lyn is $171,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Glen Lyn is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,310 per 100,000, 171% above the national average.
4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Glen Lyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 22.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,991 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,234 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,597 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
| County GDP | $923M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,542 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $171,900 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,542 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 5,309.7/100K |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 885.0/100K |
| Theft | 4,424.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,510 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3727°N, 80.8589°W |
| County FIPS | 51071 |
Winner: Republican by 54.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.0% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 30.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |