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Glen Allen, VA

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Population
17,551
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
200 ft
Median Home Value
$357,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,804/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$92,723
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communityShort Pump, Virginia7.5 miles away · 29,026 residents.

About Glen Allen

Glen Allen is a Henrico County census-designated place north of Richmond, near the Chickahominy River. The settlement was once called Mountain Road Crossing when rail service arrived in 1836, later taking the Glen Allen name from a local homestead. Today the area blends older crossroads history with suburban Richmond growth, including businesses around Virginia Center Commons and the Henrico Sports & Events Center. Glen Allen is best understood as a well-positioned Richmond suburb with schools, shopping, offices, and neighborhoods spread across a large area.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+98.7ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.0rating

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