At a Glance
Median Income
$96,875
$44,082 per capita
Home Value
$411,900
Zillow: $410,832
Median Rent
$1,684/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Glenarden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenarden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenarden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenarden residents earn a median household income of $96,875 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,082. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenarden is $411,900 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,832. Median rent is $1,684/month, with 26.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Glenarden reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 866/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Glenarden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenarden has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,320
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density5,311/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,875
Per Capita$44,082
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$411,900
Rent$1,684
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$410,832
Housing Units2,243
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property866/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation123 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Glenarden was founded in 1919.
The median home in Glenarden was built in 1983.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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