Living in Glasgow, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasgow · Census data 2020–2024
Glasgow has 15,197 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $43,074 (32% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $173,900, the median rent is $849/month.
Glasgow at a glance
- Population
- 15,197
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $43,074State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $173,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $849/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Glasgow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Glasgow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glasgow the median home value is $173,900, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,223 a month in housing costs.
Glasgow median household income
The median household income in Glasgow is $43,074 and the income per person is $30,886. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Glasgow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,093
- Owner-occupied
- 48.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.5%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.32
Glasgow demographics
- Population
- 15,197
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 6,299
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasgow ›
Education in Glasgow
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Glasgow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasgow
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Glasgow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 15,197 | $43,074 | $173,900 | $849 |
| Park City | 670 | $55,769 | $150,000 | $527 |
| Cave City | 2,730 | $27,589 | $116,700 | $704 |
| Horse Cave | 2,143 | $51,118 | $113,700 | $651 |
| Smiths Grove | 786 | $53,098 | $164,500 | $1,293 |
| Edmonton | 2,330 | $51,272 | $104,000 | $625 |
| Oakland | 280 | $67,188 | $164,800 | — |
| Hardyville | 108 | $76,786 | $161,900 | — |
| Munfordville | 1,893 | $32,621 | $119,000 | $661 |
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What is the median household income in Glasgow, KY?
The median household income in Glasgow is $43,074, 32% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $173,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Glasgow?
The median gross rent in Glasgow is $849 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Glasgow, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Glasgow?
The median age in Glasgow is 37.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Glasgow?
The average commute to work in Glasgow is 20 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?
The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasgow?
22.4% 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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