Living in Glasgow, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasgow · Census data 2020–2024
Glasgow has 1,330 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $51,827 (44% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $131,300, the median rent is $764/month.
Glasgow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glasgow at a glance
- Population
- 1,330
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,827State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Glasgow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
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 $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $976 a month in housing costs.
Glasgow median household income
The median household income in Glasgow is $51,827 and the income per person is $26,263. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Glasgow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 636
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.68
Glasgow demographics
- Population
- 1,330
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 497
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasgow ›
Education in Glasgow
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Glasgow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasgow
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Glasgow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 1,330 | $51,827 | $131,300 | $764 |
| Buena Vista | 6,593 | $57,833 | $156,200 | $1,112 |
| Lexington | 7,525 | $84,517 | $275,200 | $1,081 |
| East Lexington | 1,652 | $64,241 | $275,700 | $954 |
| Buchanan | 1,367 | $54,226 | $187,500 | $958 |
| Fairfield | 566 | $113,646 | $224,400 | — |
| Forest | 13,430 | $81,552 | $319,800 | $1,315 |
| Bedford | 7,724 | $70,288 | $222,500 | $828 |
| Iron Gate | 426 | $70,000 | $84,600 | $715 |
More for people moving to Glasgow
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What is the median household income in Glasgow, VA?
The median household income in Glasgow is $51,827, 44% 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 Glasgow?
The median home value in Glasgow is $131,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Glasgow?
The median gross rent in Glasgow is $764 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Glasgow, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Glasgow?
The median age in Glasgow is 40.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Glasgow?
The average commute to work in Glasgow is 35 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?
The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasgow?
11.9% 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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