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Glen Raven, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alamance County County
Glen Raven, NC
At a Glance
How Glen Raven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Raven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Glen Raven a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Glen Raven residents earn a median household income of $64,189 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,467. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Raven is $204,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,960. Median rent is $729/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Glen Raven reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,049/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Glen Raven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Raven has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.