Glenn Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,175 Population 2,362/sq mi density
$79,739 Median Income $32,706 per capita
$252,200 Home Value $327,294 Zillow
$1,544 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
245 Violent Crime/100K 854 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$79,739 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$252,200 home value, $1,544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Glenn Heights, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,739
6% above
$32,706 per capita
Home Value
$252,200
11% below
Zillow: $327,294
Median Rent
$1,544/mo
33% above
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
36% below
854/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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)

Income
106%
Home Value
89%
Rent
133%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
64%
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 6.9% (92% 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 $327,294. 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 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 854/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population17,175
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,362/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,739
Per Capita$32,706
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,200
Rent$1,544
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$327,294
Housing Units5,350
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent245/100K
Property854/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.