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Glen, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County
Glen, MS
At a Glance
How Glen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Glen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Glen residents earn a median household income of $61,429 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,030. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,864. Median rent is $950/month, with 11.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Glen reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,660/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Glen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.