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Glen Allen, Virginia

Introduction to 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.

Glen Allen History

Glen Allen is located just north of the city of Richmond. With the expansion of Richmond, Glen Allen has gradually become a suburb of the city. The town is now a census-designated place. The population of Glen Allen consists of Whites, African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and Latinos.

Glen Allen and nearby Attractions

  • Richmond National Battlefield Park
  • Meadow Farm Museum
  • Biltmore Baptist Church
  • Virginia Center Commons Mall Shopping Center
  • Laurel Gold Golf Course
  • Pocahontas State Park

Things To Do In Glen Allen

The town of Glen Allen is the ideal destination for lovers of history. There are many historical sites and museums within a radius of ten miles. Among these are Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, John Marshall House, Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, Meadow Farm Museum, Children's Museum of Richmond, and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. There are also several churches in the town that are reminiscent of the old-world architecture. The Virginia Center Commons Mall Shopping Center is another popular tourist haunt. At the Pocahontas State Park on Swift Creek, visitors can indulge in a variety of activities including boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

Glen Allen Transportation

Richmond International Airport is close by.

Glen Allen Higher Education

Residents of Glen Allen can enroll at the Strayer University-Henrico Campus. Other institutes nearby include J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of Richmond.

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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