What are the schools like in Gleed, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Gleed?

The median household income in Gleed, WA is $76,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Gleed, WA?

Gleed has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Gleed, WA affordable or expensive?

Gleed's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gleed is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $285,200 and the median rent is $1,066 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gleed, WA?

Gleed has a violent crime rate of 340.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1988.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gleed, WA a Good Place to Live?

Gleed is a small town of 3,231 in Washington, with a median household income of $76,875 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Gleed stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Gleed 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: 102.7

Gleed's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gleed costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Gleed, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$285,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,066	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gleed's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

340.8 /100k

Property Crime

1988.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Gleed, WA	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	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gleed sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 10.2 inches of annual precipitation and 20.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gleed, WA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	10.2"
Annual Snowfall	20.3"

Demographics

Metric	Gleed, WA	National Avg
Population	3,231	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eschbach, WA 1 mi Selah, WA 3 mi Summitview, WA 5 mi Cowiche, WA 5 mi Yakima, WA 5 mi

Gleed vs Other Cities

Gleed, WA vs Eschbach, WA Gleed, WA vs Selah, WA Gleed, WA vs Summitview, WA Gleed, WA vs Cowiche, WA Gleed, WA vs Yakima, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gleed, WA affordable or expensive?

Gleed's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gleed roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $285,200 and median rent is $1,066/month.

What is the crime rate in Gleed, WA?

Gleed's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1988.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gleed?

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

Is Gleed, WA a good place to live?

Gleed, WA has a population of 3,231, a median household income of $76,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Gleed?

Gleed averages 37.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.2 inches with about 20.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gleed?

The population of Gleed, Washington is 3,231 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gleed?

Key numbers for living in Gleed: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $285,200, median household income $76,875, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gleed side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.