At a Glance
Median Income
$81,034
$34,350 per capita
Home Value
$358,400
Zillow: $375,186
Median Rent
$916/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Glide Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glide's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glide a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glide residents earn a median household income of $81,034 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,350. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glide is $358,400 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,186. Median rent is $916/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
12.6% of adults in Glide hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glide has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,481
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans21.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,034
Per Capita$34,350
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A
Home Value$358,400
Rent$916
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$375,186
Housing Units636
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation1,214 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Glide was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.