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Glenarden, MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population

6,344

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

5,311

ZIP codes

0

Glenarden and its ZIP codes

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Glenarden at a glance

  • Glenarden is about 8.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $106,414, close to the Maryland median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,700 and median rent is $1,620 a month.

Local data for Glenarden, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Glenarden, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$106,414

Poverty rate

5.3%

Median home value

$409,700

Median rent

$1,620/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

33.5%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

34.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (553), Jamaican Americans (519), Nigerian Americans (396).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Glenarden.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$76,203

328,137 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,684

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$9.3B

FY 2026, $9,638 per person

Prince George's County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Glenarden, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.4%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit2.9%
  • Walked3.9%
  • Bicycle2.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home19.5%

Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Glenarden, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,268

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,249

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Glenarden, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.0%

U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts

Diabetes

16.2%

U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.6%

U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts

Cities near Glenarden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SpringdaleCensus-designated place0.7 mi1.3
Lake ArborCensus-designated place1.6 mi4
LandoverCensus-designated place1.7 mi4
SummerfieldCensus-designated place1.8 mi3.6
MitchellvilleCensus-designated place1.9 mi4.9
Landover HillsTown2.5 mi0.4
LanhamCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.5
New CarrolltonCity2.7 mi1.6
WoodlawnCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.1
Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.7
SeabrookCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.1
Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.2
CheverlyTown3.4 mi1.3
LargoCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.1
East RiverdaleCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.6
Seat PleasantCity3.7 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Glenarden, MD in?
Glenarden is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Glenarden, MD?
About 6,344 people live in Glenarden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Glenarden?
Nearby places include Springdale (0.7 mi), Lake Arbor (1.6 mi), Landover (1.7 mi), Summerfield (1.8 mi), Mitchellville (1.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023