At a Glance
Median Income
$139,625
$56,533 per capita
Home Value
$531,000
Zillow: $638,379
Median Rent
$1,627/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
7.7% smoking rate
How Glenn Dale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenn Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenn Dale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenn Dale residents earn a median household income of $139,625 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,533. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% 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 Glenn Dale is $531,000 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,379. Median rent is $1,627/month, with 38.0% 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 1990.
Education
51.3% of adults in Glenn Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenn Dale has 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 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14,896
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,083/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,625
Per Capita$56,533
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$531,000
Rent$1,627
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$638,379
Housing Units4,871
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation170 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Glenn Dale was built in 1990.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
23.3% 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.