Living in Glenarden, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenarden · Census data 2020–2024
Glenarden has 6,344 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $106,414 (about the same as the Maryland median), the median home value is $409,700, the median rent is $1,620/month.
Glenarden at a glance
- Population
- 6,344
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $106,414State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $409,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,620/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Glenarden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Glenarden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenarden the median home value is $409,700, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,620 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,424 a month in housing costs.
Glenarden median household income
The median household income in Glenarden is $106,414 and the income per person is $42,605. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Glenarden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,292
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.80
Glenarden demographics
- Population
- 6,344
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 2,255
- Foreign-born
- 26.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenarden ›
Education in Glenarden
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Glenarden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenarden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Glenarden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenarden | 6,344 | $106,414 | $409,700 | $1,620 |
| Springdale | 5,226 | $162,171 | $474,200 | — |
| Landover | 24,514 | $72,100 | $313,900 | $1,735 |
| Summerfield | 15,065 | $91,007 | $348,100 | $2,091 |
| Lake Arbor | 14,335 | $121,211 | $460,600 | $2,431 |
| Landover Hills | 2,031 | $92,500 | $351,900 | — |
| Lanham | 11,433 | $103,556 | $436,900 | $2,050 |
| Mitchellville | 11,359 | $149,347 | $512,100 | $2,453 |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
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What is the median household income in Glenarden, MD?
The median household income in Glenarden is $106,414, about the same as 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 Glenarden?
The median home value in Glenarden is $409,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Glenarden?
The median gross rent in Glenarden is $1,620 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Glenarden, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Glenarden?
The median age in Glenarden is 39.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Glenarden?
The average commute to work in Glenarden is 34 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenarden?
The unemployment rate in Glenarden is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenarden?
33.5% of adults in Glenarden 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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