Living in Glen Burnie, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Burnie · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Burnie has 72,590 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $88,280 (15% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $348,900, the median rent is $1,648/month.
Glen Burnie at a glance
- Population
- 72,590
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $88,280State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $348,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,648/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Glen Burnie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Maryland median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Glen Burnie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Burnie the median home value is $348,900, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,648 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,048 a month in housing costs.
Glen Burnie median household income
The median household income in Glen Burnie is $88,280 and the income per person is $42,687. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Glen Burnie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,156
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.47
Glen Burnie demographics
- Population
- 72,590
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 29,089
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Burnie ›
Education in Glen Burnie
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Glen Burnie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Burnie
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Glen Burnie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $348,900 | $1,648 |
| Pasadena | 34,309 | $129,727 | $423,400 | $2,393 |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | $94,948 | $327,600 | $2,022 |
| Riviera Beach | 12,192 | $112,672 | $350,300 | $1,972 |
| Brooklyn Park | 16,067 | $87,989 | $284,300 | $1,379 |
| Linthicum | 11,313 | $134,673 | $401,600 | $2,066 |
| Severn | 58,402 | $134,423 | $479,200 | $2,175 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $647,200 | $1,699 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Burnie, MD?
The median household income in Glen Burnie is $88,280, 15% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glen Burnie?
The median home value in Glen Burnie is $348,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Glen Burnie?
The median gross rent in Glen Burnie is $1,648 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Glen Burnie, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Maryland median.
What is the median age in Glen Burnie?
The median age in Glen Burnie is 38.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Glen Burnie?
The average commute to work in Glen Burnie is 27 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Burnie?
The unemployment rate in Glen Burnie is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Burnie?
27.4% of adults in Glen Burnie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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