The Town FilesGlen Allen, Virginia
Community in Henrico County · population 16,187 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $357,200
- Household income
- $92,723
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.1
Glen Allen is a community of 16,187 people in Henrico County, Virginia. The median home is worth $357,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more vibrant than 76% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 72% of Virginia towns.
How Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen is worth $357,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $92,723, which is more affordable than 48% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,804 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glen Allen | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,804 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $92,723 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glen Allen
| People | Glen Allen | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 24.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 91.8% |
Weather in Glen Allen
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 45.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glen Allen since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 13, 1951 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 17, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 5, 2004.
Severe weather in Henrico County since 1996
Henrico County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| 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 |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Henrico County
Henrico County had 187,647 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,541 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Glen Allen itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Glen Allen
20 public schools with 12,642 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Run High | 9-12 | 2,039 | 19.4 |
| Glen Allen High | 9-12 | 1,913 | 18.2 |
| Short Pump Middle | 6-8 | 1,082 | 17.5 |
| Holman Middle | 6-8 | 862 | 16.3 |
| Hungary Creek Middle | 6-8 | 852 | 14.2 |
| Rivers Edge Elementary | PK-5 | 725 | 17.3 |
| Colonial Trail Elementary | PK-5 | 695 | 17.8 |
| Springfield Park Elementary | PK-5 | 645 | 16.5 |
| Greenwood Elementary | PK-5 | 620 | 14.8 |
| Shady Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 595 | 16.1 |
| Glen Allen Elementary | PK-5 | 575 | 16.0 |
| Twin Hickory Elementary | PK-5 | 538 | 15.4 |
Towns near Glen Allen
- Laurel, VA2.4 mi · 17,769 people · home $283,600
- Lakeside, VA3.7 mi · 12,203 people · home $288,200
- Dumbarton, VA4.0 mi · 8,506 people · home $291,300
- Chamberlayne, VA4.1 mi · 5,581 people · home $351,100
- Innsbrook, VA5.1 mi · 8,998 people · home $463,500
- Ashland, VA6.6 mi · 7,565 people · home $293,200
- Wyndham, VA7.1 mi · 11,087 people · home $703,000
- Short Pump, VA7.4 mi · 30,626 people · home $568,900
Glen Allen questions
Is Glen Allen, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glen Allen scores better for retirees than 42% of Virginia towns and quieter than 33%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Glen Allen?
The median owner-occupied home in Glen Allen is valued at $357,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,723, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,804 a month.
What is the weather like in Glen Allen?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.8 inches of precipitation a year and 14.7 inches of snow.
Does Glen Allen get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glen Allen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 13, 1951. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)