salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.2 minutes each way. Most homes (87.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,480 a year. That is $34 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 54 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glenn Dale?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glenn Dale
| Size | Glenn Dale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,612 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,288 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,435 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glenn Dale
Life in Glenn Dale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenn Dale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,974 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $542,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glenn Dale, MD?
Renting in Glenn Dale costs a median of about $1,787 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Glenn Dale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,480 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glenn Dale cheap or expensive?
Glenn Dale is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.8% of the typical household income of $144,878. It ranks 54th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glenn Dale?
The median homeowner in Glenn Dale pays $6,072 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.
Is Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale?
The median home value in Glenn Dale is $542,000, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
13,772 people live in Glenn Dale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.