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Living in
Glasgow.
Glasgow is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, DE. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Glasgow
The median home value sits around $373,900 with rents averaging $2,039 a month, which feels accessible compared to nearby urban centers, and that affordable housing has attracted steady population growth—the area's expanded by over 12 percent in recent years. This is a family-oriented place with over half of households being married couples and a median age just over 40, which means you're looking at good schools through either the Christina or Appoquinimink school districts, plus vocational options through Hodgson Vo-Tech if that matters to your situation. Weekends revolve around what you make them; you're positioned close enough to First State National Historical Park and other regional attractions for day trips, but most people here are genuinely living their lives, not tourism-hopping.
Glasgow at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+12.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Glasgow: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glasgow, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (15.4%), and 5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above DE average
Rent, home values, and income in Glasgow
In Glasgow, rent runs 46% above the DE average, and home values are 6% above the DE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,861
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for DE
Unemployment in Glasgow
Unemployment in New Castle County, which includes Glasgow, is close to the DE average.
Unemployment rate
Glasgow: New Castle County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
New Castle County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Glasgow is about 3% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Glasgow Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.1 min avg
How Glasgow residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glasgow, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the New Castle County Police Department, which covers Glasgow, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
604.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by New Castle County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
New Castle County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In New Castle County, which includes Glasgow, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Winter Weather | $93,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Castle County, county-wide
Glasgow is about 3% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Castle County, which includes Glasgow, is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
New Castle County, county-wide
Glasgow is about 3% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glasgow has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
20.2"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
97
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.43" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.91" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.27" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.71" |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.84" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.87" |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.00" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glasgow
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Glasgow's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.6 mi away · Elkton
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 6.8 mi away · New Castle
Christiana Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Newark
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glasgow
Glasgow's student/teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glasgow (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,071 students · in-state tuition $17,660 · 79% graduate · median earnings $83,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 691 students · in-state tuition $17,160 · 67% graduate · median earnings $56,160 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 161 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First State National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glasgow
Glasgow has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First State National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
39 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
42 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayCities Near Glasgow
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Glasgow?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Glasgow FAQ
Is Glasgow, Delaware affordable?⌄
Glasgow's median rent is $2,039/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $113,982/year. Median home value is $373,900.
Is Glasgow, Delaware safe?⌄
Glasgow is policed by the New Castle County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 604 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glasgow, Delaware?⌄
New Castle County, which includes Glasgow, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glasgow, Delaware?⌄
The cost of living in Glasgow is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,039/month and median household income is $113,982/year. The median home value is $373,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glasgow, Delaware?⌄
The average commute in Glasgow is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from