Glenarden, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,320
Population
5,311/sq mi density
$96,875
Median Income
$44,082 per capita
$411,900
Home Value
$409,641 Zillow
$1,684
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
273
Violent Crime/100K
1,701 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$96,875 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$411,900 home value, $1,684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenarden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince George's County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Glenarden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").