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Glencoe, CA

California

Glencoe is a small town in California with a population of 333. Residents earn $69,348 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
333 Population 60/sq mi density
$69,348 Median Income $39,720 per capita
$385,700 Home Value $301,575 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,348 median income, 19.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$385,700 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,348
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $385,700
37% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.5%
442% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.4%
8% higher than US avg

How Glencoe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population333
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,348
Per Capita$39,720
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$385,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$301,575
Rent Burden31.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,672 ft (814 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+87.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries5

Is Glencoe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glencoe receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Glencoe has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glencoe is $69,348, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 19.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glencoe is $385,700, 37% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Glencoe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Glencoe has a population of 333 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

333
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
38.7yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
5.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.6%
Female 60.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Glencoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Glencoe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glencoe is $69,348, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Glencoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,348
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,720
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.5%
442% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.4%
8% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Glencoe is $385,700, 37% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $301,575.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$385,700
37% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$301,575

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
Glencoe has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.0 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.0 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,672 ft (814 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates38.3530°N, 120.5733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+87.3%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density60/sq mi
Total Area5.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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