Glen Alpine, NC Overview

Nestled in the lush foothills between Morganton and Marion, the serene Town of Glen Alpine enjoys a location near Interstate 40. U.S. Highway 70 intersects the town for added commuting convenience.  Adopting the slogan, "A small town with a big heart," the community takes pride in its close-knit spirit and cooperative attitude in maintaining a high quality of life and a family oriented atmosphere.  Many active civic organizations and churches have attracted men and women who are willing to roll up their sleeves and volunteer their time and talent to enrich the entire community.  With the expanded amenities and attractions in Morganton just five miles from home, residents of Glen Alpine can enjoy the intimacy of a small town without sacrificing urban advantages.  In addition to Morganton's retail centers, fine galleries, performing arts, and entertainment venues, the surrounding region offers a natural playground for fishing, boating, water sports, camping, backpacking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and every imaginable outdoor activity. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 20%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 678.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.469
Households w/ Children 24%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 31%
Median Year in Residency 2.76

Housing Inventory

Glen Alpine, NC Housing Inventory 70 133 456 456 70 456

Market Overview

1 listings with an estimated median price of $399,900

Price Count
$300K - 400K 1
Property Type Count
Commercial 1
Rental 1

(Data as of 4/16/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Glen Alpine, NC Population Demographics

Total: 1,454

Households:589

Median Age: 40.77

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Glen Alpine, NC Temperature

Weather Risk

Glen Alpine, NC Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Glen Alpine, NC Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Glen Alpine, NC Highest Education Level Attained 72 292 99 33 148 85 265 72 292 99 33 148

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Glen Alpine, NC Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $44,072)

Glen Alpine, NC Income by dollar range 42 29 19 39 40 37 42 56 39 54 74 66 29 6 1 8 4 3

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$562
One Bedroom
$565
Two Bedroom
$680
Three Bedroom
$872
Four Bedroom
$1,023

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Glen Alpine, NC Crime

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