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Is Glasgow, DE expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,26629% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$122,930about $10,244/month · 41% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$373,90012% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most homes (83.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,640 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Delaware cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Delaware. It is number 17 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Glasgow
$2,266
Brookside
$1,519
Hockessin
$3,500+
Smyrna
$1,669
Milford
$1,198
Pike Creek Valley
$1,881
Bear
$2,014

How much do households earn in Glasgow?

Under $25k
3.1%
$25k–50k
14.5%
$50k–100k
39.7%
$100k–150k
28.6%
$150k+
12.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Glasgow

SizeGlasgowU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,245$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,058$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Glasgow overall?

Everyday prices in Delaware overall are same as the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
102
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
104
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glasgow, so the Delaware figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Glasgow

🏛️ Property tax$2,861a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$203a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Glasgow

Commute to work29.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glasgow?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $328 a month less.

Renting
$2,266
Owning
$2,594

Owning assumes a typical $373,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,390 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Glasgow, DE?

Renting in Glasgow costs a median of about $2,266 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.

How much do I need to make to live in Glasgow?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,640 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Glasgow cheap or expensive?

Glasgow is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $122,930. It ranks 17th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Glasgow?

The median homeowner in Glasgow pays $2,861 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is Glasgow more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Delaware are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Glasgow?

The median home value in Glasgow is $373,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

15,546 people live in Glasgow. Numbers are typical (middle) values.