salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way. Most homes (78.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,200 a year. That is $33 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 45 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glenarden?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glenarden
| Size | Glenarden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,618 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,927 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,834 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glenarden overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glenarden, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glenarden
Life in Glenarden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenarden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,138 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $409,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glenarden, MD?
Renting in Glenarden costs a median of about $1,705 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Glenarden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,200 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glenarden cheap or expensive?
Glenarden is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $114,767. It ranks 45th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glenarden?
The median homeowner in Glenarden pays $4,953 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Glenarden 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 Glenarden?
The median home value in Glenarden is $409,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,344 people live in Glenarden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.