At a Glance
Median Income
$64,189
$26,467 per capita
Home Value
$204,000
Zillow: $257,960
Median Rent
$729/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Raven a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,684
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,113/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,189
Per Capita$26,467
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,000
Rent$729
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$257,960
Housing Units1,350
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation619 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Raven was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.