Glasgow is a small town of 1,376 in Virginia, with a median household income of $40,769
and a 13.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glasgow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 91.1
Glasgow's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glasgow costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glasgow, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$827
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,769
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glasgow's violent crime rate is 124.0 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.0 /100k
Property Crime
1236.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Glasgow, VA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glasgow sees average highs of 45.2°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Glasgow's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glasgow roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,600 and median rent is $827/month.
Glasgow's violent crime rate is 124.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1236.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Glasgow, VA has a population of 1,376, a median household income of $40,769, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%.
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.
Glasgow averages 45.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glasgow, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24555.
The population of Glasgow, Virginia is 1,376 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glasgow: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $115,600, median household income $40,769, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.
