Very AffordableNear National AverageWashington County Public Schools
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Glade Spring is a small town of 2,249 in Virginia, with a median household income of $70,000
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glade Spring 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 Glade Spring is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glade Spring 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: 85.4
Glade Spring's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glade Spring costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glade Spring, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$830
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Glade Spring's violent crime rate is 511.7 per 100,000 residents
— 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
511.7 /100k
Property Crime
1681.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glade Spring is served primarily by Washington County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glade Spring, VA
National Avg
School District
Washington County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glade Spring sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.3 inches of snow per year.
Glade Spring's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glade Spring roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,100 and median rent is $830/month.
Glade Spring's violent crime rate is 511.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1681.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glade Spring are operated by Washington County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glade Spring, VA has a population of 2,249, a median household income of $70,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Glade Spring averages 44.2°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches
with about 10.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Glade Spring, Virginia is 2,249 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glade Spring: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $162,100, median household income $70,000, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glade Spring side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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