The Town FilesGlasgow, Virginia
Town in Rockbridge County · population 1,052 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,300
- Household income
- $51,827
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.2
Glasgow is a town of 1,052 people in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The median home is worth $131,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 91% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 81% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Virginia towns.
How Glasgow ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glasgow is worth $131,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $51,827, which is more affordable than 91% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $764 a month. 69.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glasgow | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $764 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $51,827 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Glasgow
| People | Glasgow | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Glasgow
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 42.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Glasgow since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1998.
Severe weather in Rockbridge County since 1996
Rockbridge County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Rockbridge County
Rockbridge County had 6,110 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,224 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Glasgow itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Glasgow
1 public school with 247 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Bridge Elementary | PK-5 | 247 | 10.3 |
Towns near Glasgow
- Buena Vista, VA8.7 mi · 6,641 people · home $156,200
- Lexington, VA10.4 mi · 7,320 people · home $275,200
- East Lexington, VA11.9 mi · 1,824 people · home $275,700
- Buchanan, VA14.9 mi · 1,196 people · home $187,500
- Forest, VA20.3 mi · 11,709 people · home $319,800
- Bedford, VA20.4 mi · 6,657 people · home $222,500
- Lynchburg, VA21.6 mi · 79,009 people · home $229,800
- Montvale, VA22.5 mi · 635 people · home $255,900
Glasgow questions
Is Glasgow, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glasgow scores better for retirees than 81% of Virginia towns and quieter than 91%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Glasgow?
The median owner-occupied home in Glasgow is valued at $131,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,827, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $764 a month.
What is the weather like in Glasgow?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.9 inches of precipitation a year and 16.3 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)