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Glenwood, Alabama

town · Crenshaw County (primary) , Houston County

At a glance

114
Population
$146,032
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$814/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$41,010
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
66.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities46% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost21% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

High school graduates92.5%
College graduates4.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Crenshaw County Eco & Ind Dev
The Crenshaw County Economic & Industrial Development Authority provides support to existing industries and development and encouragement to new start-up businesses in Crenshaw County; it aims to continue developing the automotive and pharmaceutical industries in the area, as well as other industries, to help Crenshaw County move forward.
region Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
SEARP&DC is a regional planning and development agency serving Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties in Southeast Alabama. It provides strategic planning, economic growth programs, and community-focused solutions, and operates Head Start, Senior Employment, and Wiregrass Transit.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes