At a Glance
Median Income
$66,050
$33,946 per capita
Home Value
$203,200
Zillow: $205,585
Median Rent
$638/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
347/100K
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Glencoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glencoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glencoe 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
Glencoe residents earn a median household income of $66,050 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,946. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glencoe is $203,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,585. Median rent is $638/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Glencoe reports 347 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,446/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Glencoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glencoe has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,356
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,050
Per Capita$33,946
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,200
Rent$638
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$205,585
Housing Units2,401
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent347/100K
Property2,446/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault231/100K
Burglary732/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation708 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Glencoe was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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