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Glade Spring, VA
Town in Washington County, Virginia.
Population
2,135
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,756
ZIP codes
0
Glade Spring and its ZIP codes
Glade Spring at a glance
- Glade Spring is about 8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,298 a year, 13% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,300 (55% below Virginia) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Glade Spring, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glade Spring, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,298
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$174,300
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (142), German Americans (47), Italian Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Glade Spring.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,292
21,147 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $12,889 per person
How people get to work
Glade Spring, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glade Spring, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
374
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glade Spring, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Glade Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmoryCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| ChilhowieTown | 5.1 mi | 2.5 |
| MeadowviewCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.4 |
| SaltvilleTown | 6 mi | 8 |
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| AdwolfCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.2 |
| DamascusTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| McMullinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| AbingdonTown | 13 mi | 8 |
| MarionTown | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| LebanonTown | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| HonakerTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| TroutdaleTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| Pounding MillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glade Spring, VA in?
- Glade Spring is in Washington County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Glade Spring, VA?
- About 2,135 people live in Glade Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glade Spring?
- Nearby places include Emory (2.8 mi), Chilhowie (5.1 mi), Meadowview (5.8 mi), Saltville (6 mi), Allison Gap (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023