Living in Glasgow, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasgow · Census data 2020–2024
Glasgow has 1,118 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $50,446 (29% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $122,600, the median rent is $446/month.
Glasgow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glasgow at a glance
- Population
- 1,118
- Median age
- 49.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,446State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $122,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $446/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Glasgow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Glasgow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glasgow the median home value is $122,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $446 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,082 a month in housing costs.
Glasgow median household income
The median household income in Glasgow is $50,446 and the income per person is $28,685. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Glasgow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 607
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.16
Glasgow demographics
- Population
- 1,118
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 499
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasgow ›
Education in Glasgow
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Glasgow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasgow
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Glasgow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 1,118 | $50,446 | $122,600 | $446 |
| Armstrong | 416 | $59,063 | $57,500 | $913 |
| Gilliam | 324 | $39,728 | $85,800 | $588 |
| Fayette | 2,801 | $57,679 | $146,700 | $947 |
| Slater | 2,066 | $39,479 | $85,300 | $545 |
| Salisbury | 1,540 | $65,329 | $102,400 | $721 |
| Keytesville | 435 | $40,682 | $86,300 | $447 |
| New Franklin | 1,170 | $55,066 | $139,500 | $679 |
| Higbee | 507 | $49,531 | $56,200 | $709 |
More for people moving to Glasgow
Glasgow ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Glasgow: FAQ
What is the median household income in Glasgow, MO?
The median household income in Glasgow is $50,446, 29% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $122,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Glasgow?
The median gross rent in Glasgow is $446 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Glasgow, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Glasgow?
The median age in Glasgow is 49.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Glasgow?
The average commute to work in Glasgow is 17 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?
The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasgow?
24.7% 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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