At a Glance
Median Income
$88,291
$42,379 per capita
Home Value
$329,200
Zillow: $388,319
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Glen Burnie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Burnie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Burnie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Burnie residents earn a median household income of $88,291 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,379. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Burnie is $329,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,319. Median rent is $1,607/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Glen Burnie reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Glen Burnie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Burnie has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population72,772
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density4,204/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,291
Per Capita$42,379
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$329,200
Rent$1,607
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$388,319
Housing Units30,097
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation49 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Glen Burnie was founded in 1812.
The median home in Glen Burnie was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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