What are the schools like in Glasgow, DE?

Glasgow is served primarily by Christina School District. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Glasgow?

The median household income in Glasgow, DE is $104,692 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Glasgow, DE?

Glasgow has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

Glasgow, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glasgow, DE affordable or expensive?

Glasgow's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glasgow is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $320,000 and the median rent is $1,694 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glasgow, DE?

Glasgow has a violent crime rate of 311.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1264.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glasgow, DE a Good Place to Live?

Glasgow is a small city of 15,405 in Delaware, with a median household income of $104,692 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Glasgow stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glasgow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glasgow 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: 103.5

Glasgow's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glasgow costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Glasgow, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$320,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,694	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,692	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Glasgow's violent crime rate is 311.9 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.9 /100k

Property Crime

1264.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Glasgow is served primarily by Christina School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glasgow, DE	National Avg
School District	Christina School District	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glasgow sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glasgow, DE
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Glasgow, DE	National Avg
Population	15,405	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	7.8%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bear, DE 4 mi Elkton, MD 4 mi Brookside, DE 5 mi Newark, DE 5 mi St. Georges, DE 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Glasgow

Glasgow, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19702

Glasgow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glasgow, DE affordable or expensive?

Glasgow's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Glasgow roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $320,000 and median rent is $1,694/month.

What is the crime rate in Glasgow, DE?

Glasgow's violent crime rate is 311.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1264.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glasgow?

Public schools in Glasgow are operated by Christina School District. The district has 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glasgow, DE a good place to live?

Glasgow, DE has a population of 15,405, a median household income of $104,692, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Glasgow?

Glasgow averages 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glasgow?

Glasgow, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19702.

What is the population of Glasgow?

The population of Glasgow, Delaware is 15,405 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glasgow?

Key numbers for living in Glasgow: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $320,000, median household income $104,692, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glasgow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.