salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (75.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,160 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 105 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glen Allen?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glen Allen
| Size | Glen Allen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,567 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,428 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,071 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glen Allen overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glen Allen, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glen Allen
Life in Glen Allen
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glen Allen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $374 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $357,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glen Allen, VA?
Renting in Glen Allen costs a median of about $2,104 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Glen Allen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,160 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glen Allen cheap or expensive?
Glen Allen is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $100,002. It ranks 105th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glen Allen?
The median homeowner in Glen Allen pays $2,373 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Glen Allen more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Glen Allen?
The median home value in Glen Allen is $357,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
17,551 people live in Glen Allen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.