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Living in
Glenn Heights.
About
Life in Glenn Heights
The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.2%, and your median household income lands around $81,718, so most people here can actually build equity rather than just scrape by. What really keeps locals rooted is the community feel: this is a young, family-oriented place with nearly 48% of households raising kids under 18, and the schools split between DeSoto and Red Oak Independent School Districts depending on which county side you're on—both solid options. The trade-off is that you're living in a fully urban environment packed into 7.2 square miles, so it's not sprawling or rural, and your commute to Dallas jobs averages 32 minutes, though you do have DART access via the Glenn Heights Park & Ride if you want to skip the drive some days.
Glenn Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
+28.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Glenn Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glenn Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (67.7%), and 19.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
7.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.04
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 19% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Glenn Heights
In Glenn Heights, rent runs 19% above the TX average, and home values are 9% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
70.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,680
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $326,270 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Glenn Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dallas County, which includes Glenn Heights, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Glenn Heights: Dallas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dallas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Glenn Heights is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Glenn Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute33.3 min avg
How Glenn Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glenn Heights, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 38% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glenn Heights runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
221.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
740.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glenn Heights Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Glenn Heights, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Glenn Heights is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Glenn Heights, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Glenn Heights is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glenn Heights has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
33
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.72" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 3.99" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.48" |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.48" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.73" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 3.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glenn Heights
Uninsured
15.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Glenn Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Lancaster
Hickory Trail Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.4 mi away · Desoto
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
Psychiatric · 6.5 mi away · De Soto
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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glenn Heights (within 15 miles)
University of North Texas at Dallas
8.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,479 students · in-state tuition $26,324 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 620 students · in-state tuition $16,248 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,049 (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: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayCities Near Glenn Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Glenn Heights FAQ
Is Glenn Heights, Texas affordable?⌄
Glenn Heights's median rent is $1,675/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,718/year. Median home value is $309,600.
Is Glenn Heights, Texas safe?⌄
Glenn Heights's violent crime rate was 221 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 741 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glenn Heights, Texas?⌄
Dallas County, which includes Glenn Heights, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glenn Heights, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Glenn Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,675/month and median household income is $81,718/year. The median home value is $309,600. About 70% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glenn Heights, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Glenn Heights is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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