At a Glance
Median Income
$79,739
$32,706 per capita
Home Value
$252,200
Zillow: $328,289
Median Rent
$1,544/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
1,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Glenn Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenn Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenn Heights a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenn Heights residents earn a median household income of $79,739 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,706. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenn Heights is $252,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,289. Median rent is $1,544/month, with 37.5% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Glenn Heights reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Glenn Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenn Heights has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population17,175
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,362/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,739
Per Capita$32,706
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,200
Rent$1,544
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$328,289
Housing Units5,350
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property1,842/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault244/100K
Burglary399/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation687 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Glenn Heights was founded in 1969.
The median home in Glenn Heights was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
