What is the median household income in Glenarden, MD?
The median household income in Glenarden, MD is $106,414 (±$12,883) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,620 a month would take about $64,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Glenarden, the median household income went from $86,506 in 2015–2019 to $106,414 in 2020–2024 (+23.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $106,414 (±$12,883)
- Median renter income
- $77,027 (±$19,462)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $64,800
Income in Glenarden against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Glenarden | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,414 (±$12,883) | $101,798 (±$1,449) | $103,678 (±$597) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $77,027 (±$19,462) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $114,210 (±$13,853) | $128,665 (±$2,383) | $129,423 (±$883) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,620 (±$211) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Glenarden, median household income is not measurably different from Prince George's County ($101,798).
It is not measurably different from Maryland ($103,678).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Prince George's County, Glenarden ranks 34 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 188 of 385.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Glenarden
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,620 a month ($19,440 a year) needs an income of about $64,800 a year.
The median renting household in Glenarden earns $77,027 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,506 (±$14,622) | $106,414 (±$12,883) | +23.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,316 (±$232) | $1,620 (±$211) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $276,400 (±$12,019) | $409,700 (±$27,105) | +48.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Glenarden
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenarden | — | $106,414 (±$12,883) | — |
| Springdale | 0.9 mi | $162,171 (±$51,237) | Higher |
| Landover | 1.6 mi | $72,100 (±$7,886) | Lower |
| Summerfield | 1.8 mi | $91,007 (±$10,134) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Arbor | 2.0 mi | $121,211 (±$7,359) | Not measurably different |
| Landover Hills | 2.2 mi | $92,500 (±$41,870) | Not measurably different |
| Lanham | 2.5 mi | $103,556 (±$12,593) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 2.7 mi | $149,347 (±$19,809) | Higher |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 2.7 mi | $93,438 (±$13,831) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Landover, MD ($72,100).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Springdale, MD ($162,171), Mitchellville, MD ($149,347).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Camp Springs | $120,456 (±$11,926) |
| 29 | Riverdale Park | $120,043 (±$28,266) |
| 30 | Upper Marlboro | $116,875 (±$15,039) |
| 31 | Marlboro Meadows | $111,313 (±$25,841) |
| 32 | National Harbor | $109,707 (±$19,937) |
| 33 | Marlton | $109,328 (±$18,146) |
| 34 | Glenarden | $106,414 (±$12,883) |
| 35 | Lanham | $103,556 (±$12,593) |
| 36 | Largo | $103,375 (±$8,808) |
| 37 | Queen Anne (community) | $102,727 (±$50,814) |
| 38 | Laurel | $100,504 (±$7,755) |
| 39 | Beltsville | $99,642 (±$3,854) |
| 40 | Forest Heights | $98,734 (±$8,099) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Glenarden
What is the median household income in Glenarden?
The median household income in Glenarden is $106,414 (±$12,883) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Glenarden?
About $64,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,620 a month.
Have incomes in Glenarden kept up with inflation?
In Glenarden, the median household income went from $86,506 in 2015–2019 to $106,414 in 2020–2024 (+23.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Glenarden?
The median renting household in Glenarden, MD earns $77,027 (±$19,462) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenarden city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenarden city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenarden city, Maryland
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenarden city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenarden city, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenarden city, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Glenarden city, Maryland (place:32500, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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