salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,120 a year. That is $39 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 99 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glenmont?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glenmont
| Size | Glenmont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,675 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,882 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,270 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,553 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glenmont 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 Glenmont, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glenmont
Life in Glenmont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenmont?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,960 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $571,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glenmont, MD?
Renting in Glenmont costs a median of about $2,003 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Glenmont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glenmont cheap or expensive?
Glenmont is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $136,476. It ranks 99th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glenmont?
The median homeowner in Glenmont pays $4,635 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Glenmont 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 Glenmont?
The median home value in Glenmont is $571,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
17,208 people live in Glenmont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.