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Glen Allen, VA


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Glen Allen, Virginia

Glen Allen, Virginia, in Henrico county, is 8 miles N of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 88 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is conveniently located inside the Richmond - Petersburg metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,562 people in Glen Allen.

The People and Families of Glen Allen

In Glen Allen, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glen Allen had a median family income of $63,670. Glen Allen has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Glen Allen living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Glen Allen, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($27,545) in Glen Allen. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Glen Allen Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Glen Allen is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Glen Allen, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Glen Allen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGlen Allen Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Glen Allen People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Glen Allen Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Glen Allen Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Glen Allen College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Glen Allen Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Glen Allen, VA

Comparing Glen Allen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

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