Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Glenarden
Glenarden, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,640
Population
7,643
Renter Mix
37% Rent
This tight-knit Washington D.C. suburb embraces revitalization
Suburban
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Diverse
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Great Location
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Close-Knit
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Commuter
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Located 30 minutes from Washington D.C., Glenarden is a small suburb determined to bring new life to the community. Glenarden is filled with new townhomes and apartments, single family homes, classic bungalows, and traditional brick homes. Glenarden is home to residents who have lived here for generations, but it also attracts new families because of its access to good schools. The town recently added the Woodmore Towne Centre, a massive outdoor shopping mall with a variety of stores and restaurants. Neighbors here are very close and unite throughout the year with community events. For even more fun, residents ride death-defying roller coasters at Six Flags America, just 10 minutes away. Since Glenarden is so close to Washington D.C., many residents drive into the capitol city for entertainment and dining. Commuter love the area as well because of the quick access to government offices.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,095
Average: $111,697
Education
1,874
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,040
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glenarden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glenarden, MD is $1,640 for one bedroom, $1,841 for two bedrooms, and $2,112 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glenarden has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,640/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glenarden, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walker Mill Regional Park
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Howard Owens Science Center
- Watkins Regional Park
- Greenbelt Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.