Living in Glade Spring, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glade Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Glade Spring has 2,135 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $81,298 (13% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $174,300, the median rent is $888/month.
Glade Spring at a glance
- Population
- 2,135
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,298State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $174,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Glade Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Glade Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glade Spring the median home value is $174,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
Glade Spring median household income
The median household income in Glade Spring is $81,298 and the income per person is $30,354. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Glade Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 750
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.37
Glade Spring demographics
- Population
- 2,135
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 633
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glade Spring ›
Education in Glade Spring
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Glade Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glade Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Glade Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
| Adwolf | 1,046 | $44,464 | $143,500 | $904 |
| Damascus | 772 | $29,006 | $173,500 | $730 |
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What is the median household income in Glade Spring, VA?
The median household income in Glade Spring is $81,298, 13% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glade Spring?
The median home value in Glade Spring is $174,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Glade Spring?
The median gross rent in Glade Spring is $888 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Glade Spring, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Glade Spring?
The median age in Glade Spring is 39.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Glade Spring?
The average commute to work in Glade Spring is 21 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glade Spring?
The unemployment rate in Glade Spring is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glade Spring?
24.9% of adults in Glade Spring 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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