At a Glance
Median Income
$195,000
$91,402 per capita
Home Value
$1,128,500
Zillow: $1,310,180
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
83.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
4.7% smoking rate
How Glen Echo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Echo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Echo a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Echo residents earn a median household income of $195,000 , which is 159% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,402. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,054 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Echo is $1,128,500 , 300% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,310,180. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 31.5% 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 1940.
Education
83.0% of adults in Glen Echo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(146% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Echo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density3,140/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$195,000
Per Capita$91,402
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,606
Housing
B
Home Value$1,128,500
Rent$3,501
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$1,310,180
Housing Units113
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking4.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,199/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation131 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+46.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 80%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed296 Mbps
EV Stations88
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Glen Echo was founded in 1889.
The median home in Glen Echo was built in 1940.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 296 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.