What are the schools like in Glenwood, WA?

Glenwood is served primarily by Glenwood School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1.

What is the median household income in Glenwood?

The median household income in Glenwood, WA is $77,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Glenwood, WA?

Glenwood has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Glenwood, WA affordable or expensive?

Glenwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glenwood is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $221,400 and the median rent is $725 per month.

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

Glenwood has a violent crime rate of 31.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 664.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glenwood, WA a Good Place to Live?

Glenwood is a small town of 220 in Washington, with a median household income of $77,000 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Glenwood stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Glenwood 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: 98.4

Glenwood's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glenwood costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glenwood, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$221,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glenwood's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.2 /100k

Property Crime

664.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Glenwood is served primarily by Glenwood School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glenwood, WA	National Avg
School District	Glenwood School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glenwood sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 65.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glenwood, WA
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	65.3"

Demographics

Metric	Glenwood, WA	National Avg
Population	220	—
Median Age	51.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Trout Lake, WA 11 mi Klickitat, WA 15 mi White Salmon, WA 22 mi Lyle, WA 23 mi Bingen, WA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Glenwood

Glenwood, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98619

Glenwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenwood, WA affordable or expensive?

Glenwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glenwood roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $221,400 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Glenwood, WA?

Glenwood's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glenwood?

Public schools in Glenwood are operated by Glenwood School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glenwood, WA a good place to live?

Glenwood, WA has a population of 220, a median household income of $77,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Glenwood?

Glenwood averages 41.2°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 65.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glenwood?

Glenwood, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98619.

What is the population of Glenwood?

The population of Glenwood, Washington is 220 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glenwood?

Key numbers for living in Glenwood: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $221,400, median household income $77,000, 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 Glenwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.