Living in Glenwood, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenwood · Census data 2020–2024
Glenwood has 745 residents with a median age of 19. The median household income is $23,750 (69% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $104,500, the median rent is $381/month.
Glenwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glenwood at a glance
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 19State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $23,750State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $104,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $381/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Glenwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Glenwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenwood the median home value is $104,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $381 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Glenwood median household income
The median household income in Glenwood is $23,750 and the income per person is $16,188. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Glenwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 288
- Owner-occupied
- 30.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.5%
- Vacant
- 46.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 4.53
46.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Glenwood has many vacation and second homes.
Glenwood demographics
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 19
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenwood ›
Education in Glenwood
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Glenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.5%
Glenwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 745 | $23,750 | $104,500 | $381 |
| Mount Vernon | 1,913 | $32,933 | $69,800 | $614 |
| Ailey | 489 | $48,750 | $124,300 | $778 |
| Alamo | 3,037 | $18,451 | $103,300 | $576 |
| Tarrytown | 142 | $48,672 | $236,100 | $585 |
| Higgston | 292 | $42,500 | $96,300 | $916 |
| Scotland | 218 | $61,964 | $102,500 | — |
| Alston | 140 | $61,563 | $142,500 | — |
| Uvalda | 540 | $63,083 | $104,800 | $800 |
More for people moving to Glenwood
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What is the median household income in Glenwood, GA?
The median household income in Glenwood is $23,750, 69% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glenwood?
The median home value in Glenwood is $104,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Glenwood?
The median gross rent in Glenwood is $381 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Glenwood, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Glenwood?
The median age in Glenwood is 19 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Glenwood?
The average commute to work in Glenwood is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenwood?
The unemployment rate in Glenwood is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenwood?
5.8% of adults in Glenwood 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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