Glencoe is a small town of 5,343 in Alabama, with a median household income of $68,893
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glencoe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glencoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glencoe city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.1
Glencoe's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glencoe costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glencoe, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$182,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$758
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glencoe's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.0 /100k
Property Crime
462.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glencoe is served primarily by Etowah County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glencoe, AL
National Avg
School District
Etowah County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glencoe sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Glencoe's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glencoe roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $182,400 and median rent is $758/month.
Glencoe's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 462.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glencoe are operated by Etowah County.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glencoe, AL has a population of 5,343, a median household income of $68,893, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glencoe averages 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glencoe, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35905.
The population of Glencoe, Alabama is 5,343 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glencoe: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $182,400, median household income $68,893, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glencoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
