What are the schools like in Glenaire, MO?

School district data for Glenaire is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Glenaire?

The median household income in Glenaire, MO is $83,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Glenaire, MO?

Glenaire has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Glenaire, MO affordable or expensive?

Glenaire's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glenaire is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,200 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glenaire, MO?

Glenaire has a violent crime rate of 132.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 805.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glenaire, MO a Good Place to Live?

Glenaire is a small town of 547 in Missouri, with a median household income of $83,393 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Glenaire stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glenaire is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glenaire 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: 93.3

Glenaire's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glenaire costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glenaire, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glenaire's violent crime rate is 132.8 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

132.8 /100k

Property Crime

805.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Glenaire, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glenaire sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 11.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glenaire, MO
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	11.0"

Demographics

Metric	Glenaire, MO	National Avg
Population	547	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pleasant Valley, MO 2 mi Claycomo, MO 2 mi Liberty, MO 2 mi Birmingham, MO 4 mi River Bend, MO 4 mi

Glenaire vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenaire, MO affordable or expensive?

Glenaire's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glenaire roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,200 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Glenaire, MO?

Glenaire's violent crime rate is 132.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 805.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glenaire?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Glenaire, MO a good place to live?

Glenaire, MO has a population of 547, a median household income of $83,393, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Glenaire?

Glenaire averages 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 11.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Glenaire?

The population of Glenaire, Missouri is 547 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glenaire?

Key numbers for living in Glenaire: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $198,200, median household income $83,393, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glenaire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.