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Glen Allen Virginia is a small town of 12,562 residents just a few miles north of metropolitan Richmond. Buying a home in Glen Allen is an attractive option. It’s only minutes from Richmond, 90 minutes from Washington, D.C., and 90 minutes or less to Virginia Beach. Employment and recreational opportunities abound in Glen Allen.
36 percent of Glen Allen residents hold a Bachelor’s degree, and 39 percent work in a managerial or professional position. 35 percent work in a sales or service position. The median household income is $55,000, and 2 percent of Glen Allen residents are below the poverty level.
Home prices are continuing to rise in Glen Allen. The median home price is $132,000. This indicates that Glen Allen is a good place to buy a home. Here’s why: The real estate prices in Glen Allen are still fairly low, but Glen Allen is in close proximity with all the employment opportunities of Richmond. Glen Allen is also very near I-95 and I-64, so commuting is rather straightforward.
75 percent of the population of Glen Allen is over the age of 18, and 59 percent are married.
