Glen Rose is a small town of 2,698 in Texas, with a median household income of $73,804
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glen Rose stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glen Rose is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glen Rose 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: 94.9
Glen Rose's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glen Rose costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glen Rose, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$234,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,804
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glen Rose's violent crime rate is 11.0 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
11.0 /100k
Property Crime
832.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glen Rose is served primarily by GLEN ROSE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glen Rose, TX
National Avg
School District
GLEN ROSE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glen Rose sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 96.2°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Glen Rose's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glen Rose roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $234,600 and median rent is $900/month.
Glen Rose's violent crime rate is 11.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 832.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glen Rose are operated by GLEN ROSE ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glen Rose, TX has a population of 2,698, a median household income of $73,804, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
Glen Rose averages 57.3°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glen Rose, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 76043, 76077.
The population of Glen Rose, Texas is 2,698 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glen Rose: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $234,600, median household income $73,804, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glen Rose side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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