Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Glen Allen, VA
About Glen Allen
Glen Allen is a census-designated place straddling Henrico and Hanover counties (2020 population 16,187) centered on the Innsbrook Corporate Center, one of the Richmond metro's largest office parks. It blends corporate campuses with the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, county parks, and rail heritage — the RF&P Railway post office car No. 904 is preserved on display here (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Glen Allen
Home prices in Glen Allen vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Glen Allen
- Innsbrook Corporate Center — lakeside office campus and the area's economic engine.
- The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen — galleries, classes, and performances.
- Crump Park / Meadow Farm Museum — 150-acre park with an 1860s farm museum.
- RF&P Railway post office car No. 904 — preserved rail history on display.
- Deep Run Park and Recreation Center.
- The Shoppes at Innsbrook and the area's restaurant row along Cox Road.
Commuting from Glen Allen
- Approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Richmond via I-64/I-295; typical drive ~20 minutes (approximate).
- Amtrak's Staples Mill Road station (the region's main station) sits just south in Henrico; GRTC serves the Innsbrook corridor (approximate; confirm routes).
Schools in Glen Allen
Public schools: Henrico County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Glen Allen FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glen Allen, VA?
Home prices in Glen Allen vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Glen Allen, VA?
Approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Richmond via I-64/I-295; typical drive ~20 minutes (approximate). - Which school district serves Glen Allen, VA?
Glen Allen is served by Henrico County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.