Living in Glen Allen, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Allen · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Allen has 17,551 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $92,723 (about the same as the Virginia median), the median home value is $357,200, the median rent is $1,804/month.
Glen Allen at a glance
- Population
- 17,551
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $92,723State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $357,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,804/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Glen Allen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Virginia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Glen Allen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Allen the median home value is $357,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,804 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,929 a month in housing costs.
Glen Allen median household income
The median household income in Glen Allen is $92,723 and the income per person is $43,733. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Glen Allen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,025
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.52
Glen Allen demographics
- Population
- 17,551
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 6,956
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Allen ›
Education in Glen Allen
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Glen Allen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Allen
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Glen Allen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Allen | 17,551 | $92,723 | $357,200 | $1,804 |
| Laurel | 18,721 | $73,609 | $283,600 | $1,616 |
| Lakeside | 12,654 | $72,032 | $288,200 | $1,361 |
| Dumbarton | 7,997 | $60,169 | $291,300 | $1,421 |
| Chamberlayne | 4,692 | $97,544 | $351,100 | $1,212 |
| Innsbrook | 8,578 | $129,436 | $463,500 | $1,661 |
| Ashland | 7,772 | $61,164 | $293,200 | $1,229 |
| Wyndham | 12,099 | $235,250 | $703,000 | $2,258 |
| Short Pump | 29,026 | $138,845 | $568,900 | $1,847 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Allen, VA?
The median household income in Glen Allen is $92,723, about the same as 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 Glen Allen?
The median home value in Glen Allen is $357,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Glen Allen?
The median gross rent in Glen Allen is $1,804 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Glen Allen, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Glen Allen?
The median age in Glen Allen is 40.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Glen Allen?
The average commute to work in Glen Allen is 25 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Allen?
The unemployment rate in Glen Allen is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Allen?
45.8% of adults in Glen Allen 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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