Glen Rose, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Somervell County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,770 Population 693/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $38,075 per capita
$254,100 Home Value $400,078 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$254,100 home value, $946/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Rose, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$38,075 per capita
Home Value
$254,100
10% below
Zillow: $400,078
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Glen Rose Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glen Rose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
90%
Rent
81%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Rose a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glen Rose residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,075. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 266 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glen Rose is $254,100 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,078. Median rent is $946/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

23.9% of adults in Glen Rose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Rose has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,770
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density693/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$38,075
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,461

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,100
Rent$946
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$400,078
Housing Units1,043
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation622 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Glen Rose was founded in 1849.
The median home in Glen Rose was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.