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Is Glassmanor, MD expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8123% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,534about $5,961/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$351,0006% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,480 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 59 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Glassmanor
$1,812
$2,003
$2,661
$1,875
$1,835
$2,240
$1,884

How much do households earn in Glassmanor?

Under $25k
8.7%
$25k–50k
28.2%
$50k–100k
32.5%
$100k–150k
17.4%
$150k+
3.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Glassmanor

SizeGlassmanorU.S. average
Studio$1,427$1,338
1 bedroom$1,494$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,736$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,332$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Glassmanor overall?

Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
121
Goods (food, clothes…)
103
Utilities
111
Other services
102
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glassmanor, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Glassmanor

🏛️ Property tax$3,826a year · 1.09% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Glassmanor

Commute to work33.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home34.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glassmanor?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $623 a month less.

Renting
$1,812
Owning
$2,435

Owning assumes a typical $351,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Glassmanor, MD?

Renting in Glassmanor costs a median of about $1,812 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Glassmanor?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,480 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Glassmanor cheap or expensive?

Glassmanor is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.4% of the typical household income of $71,534. It ranks 59th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Glassmanor?

The median homeowner in Glassmanor pays $3,826 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.

Is Glassmanor more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Glassmanor?

The median home value in Glassmanor is $351,000, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

16,981 people live in Glassmanor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.