Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Glen Allen
Glen Allen, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,642
Population
78,636
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Experience life on the quiet side of Richmond
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Tucked into the north side of Henrico County, Glen Allen sits about ten miles from downtown Richmond with easy access to the city’s dining and entertainment scene while maintaining its own quieter pace. The area spans roughly 62 square miles and borders popular pockets like Short Pump and Innsbrook, giving residents plenty to explore without a long commute. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden anchors the southern edge of town, offering sprawling green space year-round, and Virginia Center Commons draws shoppers from across the region. Originally known as “Mountain Road Crossing” when rail service launched in 1836, Glen Allen earned its name from a local landowner’s homestead, a nod to deep roots that still give the area its grounded, established character.
The rental landscape here is genuinely varied. Spacious townhomes, garden-style apartment communities, and newer upscale developments give renters plenty of options across different layouts and price points. Studios through three-bedroom floor plans are well represented, with larger square footage being more common here than in Richmond proper. Whether you prefer tree-lined streets close to nature trails or a location near the Innsbrook corporate corridor, Glen Allen offers a solid range of rental communities worth exploring.
Explore the City
Brook Road and the I-295 Interchange are main roadways that run through Glen Allen.
Neighborhood cul-de-sac
Local ponds can be seen form a bird's eye view in the Glen Allen neighborhood.
Today, modern homes are being built throughout Glen Allen.
Locals love fishing at Crump Park's pond.
Numerous sports fields include football, baseball and softball at RF & P Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,870
Average: $147,018
Education
35,203
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,609
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glen Allen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glen Allen, VA is $1,368 for a studio, $1,641 for one bedroom, $2,005 for two bedrooms, and $2,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glen Allen has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,641/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$2,704/month
1,956 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,535/month
1,785 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glen Allen, VA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
748 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
493 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
582 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
547 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,112 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
850 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
829 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,027 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,006 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meadow Farm Museum
- Keeble Observatory
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Bryan Park and Nature Center
- Three Lakes Park & Nature Center
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.