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Living in Glen Allen

Glen Allen is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, Glen Allen had a population of 16,187. Glen Allen had an unemployment rate of 3.85% at the end of 2024. Glen Allen's foreign population totalled 2,841 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 63% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 72% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Glen Allen?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Glen Allen.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Glen Allen yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,556 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Glen Allen?

The median gross salary is about 3,799 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Glen Allen?

The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.85 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Glen Allen is 3.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Glen Allen 3.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,799 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.85 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Glen Allen. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Glen Allen. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Glen Allen's nearest airport was RIC, 24 km away and offered 19 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count19 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km24 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataRIC3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Glen Allen. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Glen Allen.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Glen Allen stood at 6.2 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Glen Allen's monthly mean temperatures were 3.5°C in January and 26.3°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Glen Allen?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.18 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Glen Allen average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Glen Allen average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140826610281102118111125117867889JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Glen Allen annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Glen Allen is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Glen Allen 6.2252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.8 · Feb 10.9 · Mar 15.3 · Apr 21.4 · May 25.4 · Jun 29.8 · Jul 32 · Aug 30.8 · Sep 27.3 · Oct 21.6 · Nov 15.8 · Dec 10.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.8 · Feb -0.9 · Mar 2.9 · Apr 8 · May 13.2 · Jun 18.1 · Jul 20.7 · Aug 19.8 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 9.4 · Nov 3.8 · Dec 0.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.5 · Feb 5 · Mar 9.1 · Apr 14.7 · May 19.3 · Jun 23.9 · Jul 26.3 · Aug 25.3 · Sep 21.8 · Oct 15.5 · Nov 9.8 · Dec 5.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.9 · Feb 66.4 · Mar 101.7 · Apr 80.7 · May 101.6 · Jun 117.8 · Jul 110.9 · Aug 124.6 · Sep 117.1 · Oct 86 · Nov 77.8 · Dec 89.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M315.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,156 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul32 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature15 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-1.8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Opa-locka16,177 residentsFairview Heights16,175 residentsStanford16,200 residentsLos Osos16,174 residentsBuda16,166 residentsCountry Club Hills16,215 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 22.8 km² at the end of 2025. Glen Allen's population density measured 770.2 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Glen Allen?

The published population was 16,187 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Glen Allen residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport82.4%Foreign residents17.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area22.79 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share16.19 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents2,841 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density770.2 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population16,187 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is Glen Allen a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker36%strong on work, weak on safety · range 25–47%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student36%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 24–48%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Retirement35%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 21–49%
Foreign residents2,841 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population16,187 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,556 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,799 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.85 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Glen Allen when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Glen Allen?

The published population was 16,187 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Glen Allen?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Glen Allen?

The median gross salary is about 3,799 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Glen Allen?

The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Glen Allen?

2,841 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Glen Allen a good place to live?

Glen Allen may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Glen Allen, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/glen-allen/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Glen Allen, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/glen-allen/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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