What are the schools like in Glen Dale, WV?

Glen Dale is served primarily by Marshall County Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Glen Dale?

The median household income in Glen Dale, WV is $80,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Glen Dale, WV?

Glen Dale has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.8 inches.

Glen Dale, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glen Dale, WV affordable or expensive?

Glen Dale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glen Dale is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,900 and the median rent is $827 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glen Dale, WV?

Glen Dale has a violent crime rate of 71.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 712.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glen Dale, WV a Good Place to Live?

Glen Dale is a small town of 1,614 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $80,917 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Glen Dale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Glen Dale 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: 89.0

Glen Dale's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glen Dale costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glen Dale, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$827	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glen Dale's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.2 /100k

Property Crime

712.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Glen Dale is served primarily by Marshall County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glen Dale, WV	National Avg
School District	Marshall County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glen Dale sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 15.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glen Dale, WV
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	15.8"

Demographics

Metric	Glen Dale, WV	National Avg
Population	1,614	—
Median Age	47.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shadyside, OH 2 mi Moundsville, WV 2 mi McMechen, WV 3 mi Benwood, WV 4 mi Bellaire, OH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Glen Dale

Glen Dale, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26038

Glen Dale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Dale, WV affordable or expensive?

Glen Dale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glen Dale roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,900 and median rent is $827/month.

What is the crime rate in Glen Dale, WV?

Glen Dale's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glen Dale?

Public schools in Glen Dale are operated by Marshall County Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glen Dale, WV a good place to live?

Glen Dale, WV has a population of 1,614, a median household income of $80,917, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Glen Dale?

Glen Dale averages 39.3°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 15.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glen Dale?

Glen Dale, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26038.

What is the population of Glen Dale?

The population of Glen Dale, West Virginia is 1,614 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glen Dale?

Key numbers for living in Glen Dale: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $206,900, median household income $80,917, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glen Dale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.