Glen, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
379 Population 81/sq mi density
$61,429 Median Income $32,030 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $162,864 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,429 median income, 22.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,429
18% below
$32,030 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $162,864
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
11.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
22.7%
531% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
36%
Rent
82%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
631%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 22.7% (531% 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.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population379
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,429
Per Capita$32,030
Unemployment22.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$950
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$162,864
Housing Units195
Rent Burden11.7%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation529 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Glen was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.