Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Glenarden is a small city in Maryland with a population of 6,320. Residents earn $96,875 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glenarden receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, high obesity rates. Glenarden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glenarden is $96,875, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Glenarden is $411,900, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,684 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Glenarden is below the national average at 176 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,074 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Glenarden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 79.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.7% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,875 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,082 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $411,900 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $410,832 |
| Median List Price | $380,000 |
| Median List Price | $380,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $250 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,684 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 44.8% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 176.3/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 16.0/100K |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 64.1/100K |
| Assault | 96.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,074.1/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 160.3/100K |
| Theft | 737.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 176.3/100K |
| Arson | 32.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9293°N, 76.8577°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,311/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |