At a Glance
Median Income
$85,833
$38,237 per capita
Home Value
$219,400
Zillow: $385,946
Median Rent
$794/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.5% smoking rate
How Glenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenwood residents earn a median household income of $85,833 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,237. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenwood is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,946. Median rent is $794/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
16.2% of adults in Glenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population246
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$38,237
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$432M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,400
Rent$794
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$385,946
Housing Units102
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,866/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,919 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenwood was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.