Living in Glennallen, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glennallen · Census data 2020–2024
Glennallen has 450 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $89,609 (3% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $226,800, the median rent is $1,308/month.
Glennallen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glennallen at a glance
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 36.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $89,609State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $226,800State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,308/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Glennallen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Alaska median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Glennallen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glennallen the median home value is $226,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, which is 16.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,317 a month in housing costs.
Glennallen median household income
The median household income in Glennallen is $89,609 and the income per person is $46,821. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Glennallen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 40.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.5%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.15
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Glennallen has many vacation and second homes.
Glennallen demographics
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 35.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glennallen ›
Education in Glennallen
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Glennallen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glennallen
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 79%
Glennallen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Gakona | 181 | $96,250 | $350,000 | $795 |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Glennallen: FAQ
What is the median household income in Glennallen, AK?
The median household income in Glennallen is $89,609, 3% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glennallen?
The median home value in Glennallen is $226,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Glennallen?
The median gross rent in Glennallen is $1,308 per month, about 16.4% of household income.
Is Glennallen, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Alaska median.
What is the median age in Glennallen?
The median age in Glennallen is 36.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Glennallen?
The average commute to work in Glennallen is 12 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glennallen?
The unemployment rate in Glennallen is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glennallen?
18.6% of adults in Glennallen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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