At a Glance
Median Income
$46,125
$33,867 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
Zillow: $300,477
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.6% smoking rate
How Glenvar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenvar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenvar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenvar residents earn a median household income of $46,125 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,867. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,123 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenvar is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,477. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
14.8% of adults in Glenvar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenvar has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population865
Median Age74.5 yrs
Density622/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,125
Per Capita$33,867
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
B
Home Value$264,400
Rent$1,059
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$300,477
Housing Units487
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,541/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenvar was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.