Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Glen Echo is a small town in Maryland with a population of 314. Residents earn $195,000 per year, which is 159% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glen Echo receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Glen Echo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Glen Echo is $195,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 159% above $75,149. This places Glen Echo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Glen Echo is $1,128,500, making it a premium housing market at 300% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Glen Echo is a highly educated community — 83.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Glen Echo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 74.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.5% |
| 90% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $195,000 |
| 159% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $91,402 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,606 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $201,148 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,054 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 147 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,998 |
| 271% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 46.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 50.0% |
| Census Median | $1,128,500 |
| 300% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,306,854 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,998 |
| 271% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.0% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 11.2% |
| Physical Distress | 7.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,199/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 147 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9682°N, 77.1411°W |
| County FIPS | 51610 |
Winner: Democrat by 62.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 83.0% |
| 146% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,140/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.2% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 147 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 46.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 50.0% |