Living in Glasgow, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasgow · Census data 2020–2024
Glasgow has 179 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $57,083 (32% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $61,000.
Glasgow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glasgow at a glance
- Population
- 179
- Median age
- 52.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $61,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Glasgow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Glasgow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glasgow the median home value is $61,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $828 a month in housing costs.
Glasgow median household income
The median household income in Glasgow is $57,083 and the income per person is $31,006. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Glasgow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 80
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.39
Glasgow demographics
- Population
- 179
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 75
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasgow ›
Education in Glasgow
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Glasgow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasgow
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
Glasgow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 179 | $57,083 | $61,000 | — |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Milton | 217 | $50,769 | $71,300 | — |
| Exeter | 106 | $61,250 | $95,000 | $750 |
More for people moving to Glasgow
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What is the median household income in Glasgow, IL?
The median household income in Glasgow is $57,083, 32% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glasgow?
The median home value in Glasgow is $61,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Glasgow, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Glasgow?
The median age in Glasgow is 52.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Glasgow?
The average commute to work in Glasgow is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?
The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasgow?
4.6% of adults in Glasgow 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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