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United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / Rockbridge County / Glasgow / Zip Codes
Glasgow, VA is a small community located in the south-eastern portion of Virginia. It has a population of around 4,000 people and is known for its rural atmosphere. It offers great outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting, boating, and camping. In terms of rent for 2 bedrooms, it is much cheaper than most parts of the US at $860 a month while the average rent for two bedrooms in the US being $1,430. Grocery costs are also lower with Glasgow's index being 96 compared to 100 for the US on average. Some local businesses include Yopp's Grocery Store, The Market Place Cafe & Bakery, Glasgow Bottle Shop & Deli and Packages Plus Tobacco Shoppe. Overall, Glasgow has a lower cost of living than most parts of the US making it an attractive option for many people looking for a more rural lifestyle.

Glasgow has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Glasgow has seen the job market increase by 2.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Glasgow
- The Sales Tax Rate for Glasgow is 5.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Glasgow is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Glasgow
- The average income of a Glasgow resident is $16,104 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Glasgow resident is $38,814 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGlasgow, VirginiaUnited States
  4.96
  -6.6%-6.2%
  36.7%33.5%
  5.3%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $20,238$37,638
  $38,814$69,021
  $44,464$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.7%6.8%
  25.7%10.0%
  0.7%2.5%
  10.7%11.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.4%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.5%4.2%
  11.2%9.3%
  12.1%14.0%
  0.5%2.1%
  8.4%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  7.1%4.7%
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