Living in Glenmora, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenmora · Census data 2020–2024
Glenmora has 1,284 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $31,839 (48% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $103,700, the median rent is $680/month.
Glenmora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glenmora at a glance
- Population
- 1,284
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $31,839State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $103,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Glenmora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Glenmora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenmora the median home value is $103,700, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Glenmora median household income
The median household income in Glenmora is $31,839 and the income per person is $20,551. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Glenmora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 684
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.32
Glenmora demographics
- Population
- 1,284
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 553
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenmora ›
Education in Glenmora
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Glenmora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenmora
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Glenmora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | $320,700 | $1,163 |
| Oakdale | 6,546 | $42,540 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Turkey Creek | 449 | $75,250 | $151,400 | $929 |
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | $59,900 | $661 |
| Woodworth | 2,432 | $84,500 | $302,200 | $900 |
| Elizabeth | 373 | $49,286 | $68,000 | $790 |
| Pine Prairie | 934 | $33,352 | — | $758 |
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What is the median household income in Glenmora, LA?
The median household income in Glenmora is $31,839, 48% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glenmora?
The median home value in Glenmora is $103,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Glenmora?
The median gross rent in Glenmora is $680 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Glenmora, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
What is the median age in Glenmora?
The median age in Glenmora is 33.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Glenmora?
The average commute to work in Glenmora is 30 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenmora?
The unemployment rate in Glenmora is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenmora?
6.1% of adults in Glenmora 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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