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Glen Alpine, NC
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Population: 1,872
Home Price: $135,400
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Overview
Glen Alpine is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,872. Glen Alpine has a cool summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
24.7 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Glen Alpine, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,442
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$42,885
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.1
43.3
42.3
Gender
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Male
54.7%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
45.3%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
White
86.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$135,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$517
$682
$801
Family Households
57.7%
57.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.5%
24.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
77.7%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
22.3%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.2%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.4%
34.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.4%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
NA%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Glen Alpine
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Glen Alpine, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
low carb
flavors
sweet treats
chickfila
taproom
beer
shrimp
nutrition
apple crisp
thanksgiving dinner
bread
delicious
cigars
wine
bakery
grilled cheese
plant based
ingredients
cookware
golf
football
country music
video games
college football
hs football
rap music
nascar
wrestling
womens sports
movies tv
racing
basketball
athletes
ncaa
nfl
teams
outdoors
coaches
rugby league
nature
encaustic artist
library
creative
creative writing
comic
cinema
arts council
fashion
nft
collection
arti
talented artists
visual arts
craft
drawing
architectural
mural
curator
paintings
video games
nascar
hot wheels
single dad
movies tv
classic cars
road trips
outdoors
fishing
hunting
fulltime
hiking
gaming
cigars
hobbies bonsai
computers
cigars scotch
warhammer
books
woodworking
local news
sports
tv
movies tv
special events
programming
producer
ondemand
outdoor
comedy
promos
educational programming
gaming
booking
podcasts
streaming platform
creative
hollywood
cinema
arts
western carolinas
warm weather
mountains
sports
summer
hot tub
mountain
beach
nature
special events
pool
winter
space
aquatic center
fishing
scenic views
hunting
hiking
mtns
indoors
shop local
local grocery
retail
cyber monday
online store
grocery store
yard sale
resale
goodwill
bakery
walmart
publix
curbside
mcdonalds
restaurant
lowes
amazon
decor
accessories
starbucks
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