Glennallen is a small town of 522 in Alaska, with a median household income of $78,173
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Glennallen stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glennallen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glennallen city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Glennallen metro area.
Metric
Glennallen, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,043
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,173
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glennallen's violent crime rate is 108.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.7 /100k
Property Crime
141.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glennallen is served primarily by Copper River School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glennallen, AK
National Avg
School District
Copper River School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glennallen sees average highs of 4.1°F in January
and 69.9°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 54.5 inches of snow per year.
Glennallen has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $1,043/month against a median household income of $78,173.
Glennallen's violent crime rate is 108.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 141.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glennallen are operated by Copper River School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glennallen, AK has a population of 522, a median household income of $78,173, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glennallen averages 4.1°F in January and 69.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 54.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Glennallen, Alaska is 522 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glennallen: median home N/A, median household income $78,173, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glennallen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
