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Cost of living in Glen Allen summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glen Allen. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glen Allen is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glen Allen is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Glen Allen is $511,248.
The median income in Glen Allen is $92,723.
Glen Allen's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glen Allen Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glen Allen | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 133 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glen Allen, VA Weather
The average high in Glen Allen is 68.5° and the average low is 45.4°.
There are 77.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.7 inches of precipitation each year with 14.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glen Allen |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glen Allen Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glen Allen
The current population in Glen Allen is 17,551. The population has increased 12.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,551 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 16,630 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 16,246 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 14,783 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 14,842 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 15,488 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 16,454 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 16,339 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 16,524 | 10.1% |
| 2015 | 15,007 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 15,464 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 15,586 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 15,522 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 15,021 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 15,580 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glen Allen
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Glen Allen is:
47.9% White with 8,408 White residents.
28.9% African American with 5,078 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
13.8% Asian with 2,428 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 1,014 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 586 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glen Allen | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.9% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 28.9% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.8% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glen Allen
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Glen Allen is 53.4% female with 9,374 female residents.
Glen Allen is 46.6% male with 8,177 male residents.
| Gender | Glen Allen | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glen Allen for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Glen Allen completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glen Allen | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glen Allen, Virginia
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2.8% of households in Glen Allen earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Glen Allen earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Glen Allen earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Glen Allen earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Glen Allen earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Glen Allen earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Glen Allen earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in Glen Allen earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Glen Allen earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.6% of households in Glen Allen earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glen Allen | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.6% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
