Washington · Metropolitan Area
Glenwood is a small town in Washington with a population of 246. Residents earn $85,833 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Glenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glenwood is $85,833, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Glenwood is $219,400, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches, including 65.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,833 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,237 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,063 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $119,767 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 258 |
| County GDP | $432M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,198 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $219,400 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $362,993 |
| Census Median Rent | $794 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,198 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,866/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0228°N, 121.2926°W |
| County FIPS | 53059 |
Winner: Republican by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |