Living in Glasgow, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasgow · Census data 2020–2024
Glasgow has 697 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $91,047 (10% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $433,800.
Glasgow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glasgow at a glance
- Population
- 697
- Median age
- 67.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $91,047State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $433,800State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Glasgow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Oregon median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glasgow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glasgow the median home value is $433,800, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,662 a month in housing costs.
Glasgow median household income
The median household income in Glasgow is $91,047 and the income per person is $74,172. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Glasgow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 404
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.80
Glasgow demographics
- Population
- 697
- Median age
- 67.1
- Under 18
- 5.3%
- 65 and older
- 56.2%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasgow ›
Education in Glasgow
42% of adults 25 and older in Glasgow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasgow
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 58.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Glasgow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 697 | $91,047 | $433,800 | — |
| North Bend | 10,171 | $81,320 | $352,300 | $1,066 |
| Coos Bay | 15,925 | $56,524 | $306,900 | $1,034 |
| Saunders Lake | 1,338 | $63,914 | $339,700 | $1,301 |
| Bunker Hill | 1,626 | $60,058 | $227,600 | $905 |
| Barview | 1,684 | $78,510 | $246,600 | $1,125 |
| Lakeside | 1,870 | $65,375 | $304,900 | $1,027 |
| Winchester Bay | 191 | $51,250 | — | — |
| Coquille | 4,002 | $58,490 | $304,500 | $1,157 |
More for people moving to Glasgow
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What is the median household income in Glasgow, OR?
The median household income in Glasgow is $91,047, 10% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $433,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Glasgow, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Oregon median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Glasgow?
The median age in Glasgow is 67.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Glasgow?
The average commute to work in Glasgow is 23 minutes; 34.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?
The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasgow?
42% 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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