At a Glance
Median Income
$37,639
$20,609 per capita
Home Value
$75,300
Zillow: $79,184
Median Rent
$761/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22.2% smoking rate
How Glouster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glouster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glouster 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
Glouster residents earn a median household income of $37,639 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,609. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glouster is $75,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,184. Median rent is $761/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
11.2% of adults in Glouster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glouster has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,556
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,188/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,639
Per Capita$20,609
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$2,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,300
Rent$761
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$79,184
Housing Units762
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation686 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Glouster was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.