The Town FilesGlasgow, Oregon
Community in Coos County · population 785 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $433,800
- Household income
- $91,047
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 66°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 67.1
Glasgow is a community of 785 people in Coos County, Oregon. The median home is worth $433,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Oregon towns, better for retirees than 92% of Oregon towns, more seaside character than 91% of Oregon towns.
- #3 in The 14 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oregon With Mild Winters
- #8 in The 10 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Oregon
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Oregon With the Mildest Winters
- #23 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oregon
- #24 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Oregon
How Glasgow ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glasgow is worth $433,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $91,047, which is more affordable than 62% of Oregon towns. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glasgow | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $433,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | — | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $91,047 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glasgow
| People | Glasgow | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 56.2% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.0% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 15.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 34.8% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Glasgow
July highs average 66.1°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 59.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Glasgow since 1950.
Severe weather in Coos County since 1996
Coos County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4881: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Coos County
Coos County had 23,128 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,204 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Glasgow itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Glasgow
- North Bend, OR2.9 mi · 10,317 people · home $352,300
- Coos Bay, OR4.3 mi · 15,985 people · home $306,900
- Saunders Lake, OR5.7 mi · 1,055 people · home $339,700
- Bunker Hill, OR6.3 mi · 1,465 people · home $227,600
- Barview, OR8.4 mi · 1,890 people · home $246,600
- Lakeside, OR10.2 mi · 1,904 people · home $304,900
- Coquille, OR17.8 mi · 4,015 people · home $304,500
- Reedsport, OR18.5 mi · 4,310 people · home $240,000
Glasgow questions
Is Glasgow, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glasgow scores better for retirees than 92% of Oregon towns and quieter than 83%. 56.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 67.1).
How much does a house cost in Glasgow?
The median owner-occupied home in Glasgow is valued at $433,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,047, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Glasgow?
July highs average 66.1°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Glasgow get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Glasgow in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)