Cost of Living in Glen Burnie, MD

Population: 72,772 • 2026 Data

$88,291
Median Household Income
+14% vs national
$1,607
Median Monthly Rent
+19% vs national
$329,200
Median Home Value
-3% vs national
4.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Glen Burnie

The median home value in Glen Burnie, MD is $329,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,607, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,656.

Rent-to-income ratio: 21.8%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Glen Burnie, MD is $88,291. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%, with a labor force of 41,544 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

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Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov