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Is Glen Burnie a Good Place to Live? Glen Burnie, Maryland: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Glen Burnie ranks #606 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #273 of 524 smaller cities and #18 of 20 in Maryland. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Glen Burnie by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Glen Burnie's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Glen Burnie: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Glen Burnie safe?
What is the cost of living in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie's cost of living index is 104.5, 4% above the US level of 100 and #923 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,648/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $395,060, 8% below the typical Maryland home ($428,308).
| Measure | Glen Burnie | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 104.5#923 of 1,308 | 105 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $395,060#617 of 1,187 | $428,308 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,666/mo#473 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $348,900#643 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,648/mo#825 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4x#577 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.4%#718 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Glen Burnie housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Glen Burnie is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro.
Maryland housing market →Is Glen Burnie safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Glen Burnie alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Glen Burnie crime rate or rank it on safety. Maryland as a whole records 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Glen Burnie?
The median household in Glen Burnie earns $88,280, 6% above the US figure of $83,163 and 14% below Maryland ($102,905). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glen Burnie | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $88,280#486 of 1,312 | $102,905 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.3%#442 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Glen Burnie?
The median resident of Glen Burnie is 38.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 27.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #893 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Glen Burnie | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 27.4%#893 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Glen Burnie's schools and health?
Glen Burnie's 14 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Maryland 86.3%), with 12.7 students per teacher and $17,624 spent per pupil. 37.7% of adults are obese and 11.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Glen Burnie | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 86.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 12.7#145 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $17,624#365 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 37.7%#989 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.5%#702 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17%#634 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9.5%#589 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,786 students are enrolled in Glen Burnie's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Glen Burnie?
The average commute in Glen Burnie is 27.3 minutes (Maryland 32.3); 2.2% of workers take transit and 11.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Glen Burnie scores 11.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #535 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76°F and winters 36.5°F, with 45 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Glen Burnie | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 27.3 min#955 of 1,312 | 32.3 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9.5%#1025 of 1,312 | 14.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 74% | 66.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.2% | 5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11.7% | 15.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11.5#535 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.2 | 25.4 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 46.4 | 26.9 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 54.8 | 33.9 | 4 |
| Apr | 66.5 | 43.6 | 3.4 |
| May | 75.5 | 53.3 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 84.4 | 62.6 | 4 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 67.7 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 65.8 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 58.8 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 68.3 | 46.5 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 57.3 | 36.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 47.5 | 29.6 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
| Measure | Glen Burnie | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 56.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 36.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 45 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Glen Burnie?
Anne Arundel County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 88% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Anne Arundel County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.05% of building value, lower than 100% of US counties.
| Measure | Glen Burnie | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.05%#4 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Anne Arundel County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Anne Arundel County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0074% | 71% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.002% | 61% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0028% | 49% of counties |
| Hail | 0.001% | 36% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0018% | 21% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.03% | 1% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Glen Burnie compare with similar-size cities?
Glen Burnie is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #273 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 72,590.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie, MDPop. 72,590 | #606 | 56.6 | $88,280 | $1,648/mo | no data | 27.3 min |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #324 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 | 18.2 min |
| Greenville, SCPop. 72,935 | #658 | 55.7 | $71,472 | $1,312/mo | 466 | 19 min |
| Ankeny, IAPop. 72,615 | #81 | 69.0 | $108,198 | $1,319/mo | 151 | 21.1 min |
| Turlock, CAPop. 72,502 | #815 | 53.1 | $82,995 | $1,612/mo | 357 | 26.2 min |
| Blaine, MNPop. 72,488 | #227 | 63.8 | $106,801 | $1,705/mo | 65 | 24.5 min |
| Mount Vernon, NYPop. 72,427 | #550 | 57.3 | $78,779 | $1,629/mo | 496 | 35 min |
| Framingham, MAPop. 72,399 | #196 | 64.5 | $107,419 | $2,033/mo | 264 | 30.4 min |
| Johnson City, TNPop. 72,222 | #667 | 55.6 | $57,254 | $1,023/mo | 417 | 18.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Glen Burnie compare with the rest of Maryland?
Glen Burnie ranks #18 of the 20 Maryland cities we track, with a score of 56.6 against Maryland's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 14% below the Maryland median. Homes are 8% below the typical Maryland home.
| City | Rank in MD | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MDPop. 69,397 | #1 | 76.7 | $192,237 | $2,469/mo | no data |
| Ellicott City, MDPop. 75,257 | #2 | 74.3 | $156,964 | $2,061/mo | no data |
| Potomac, MDPop. 45,902 | #3 | 72.9 | $236,675 | $2,887/mo | no data |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #4 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data |
| Columbia, MDPop. 104,338 | #5 | 71.5 | $131,490 | $2,042/mo | no data |
| Rockville, MDPop. 67,671 | #6 | 71.4 | $128,649 | $2,274/mo | 108 |
| Gaithersburg, MDPop. 69,825 | #7 | 68.2 | $112,467 | $2,058/mo | 216 |
| Germantown, MDPop. 90,719 | #8 | 67.5 | $117,546 | $2,040/mo | no data |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #9 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data |
| Bel Air South, MDPop. 58,137 | #10 | 64.9 | $123,653 | $1,757/mo | no data |
| Bowie, MDPop. 57,926 | #11 | 64.8 | $141,995 | $2,330/mo | 205 |
| Frederick, MDPop. 83,395 | #12 | 63.5 | $97,069 | $1,764/mo | 390 |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #13 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data |
| Wheaton, MDPop. 52,926 | #14 | 63.0 | $111,478 | $2,163/mo | no data |
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #15 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data |
| Towson, MDPop. 58,679 | #16 | 61.8 | $101,320 | $1,764/mo | no data |
| Waldorf, MDPop. 82,943 | #17 | 56.7 | $116,089 | $1,995/mo | no data |
| Glen Burnie, MDPop. 72,590 | #18 | 56.6 | $88,280 | $1,648/mo | no data |
| Baltimore, MDPop. 573,243 | #19 | 48.0 | $62,177 | $1,331/mo | 1,351 |
| Dundalk, MDPop. 65,969 | #20 | 45.5 | $64,520 | $1,473/mo | no data |
All 20 Maryland cities we track, by overall score. Maryland statewide: median income $102,905, violent crime 358 per 100,000.
How is Glen Burnie's score calculated?
Glen Burnie scores 56.6 out of 100, #606 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Maryland's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Glen Burnie. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
46.3 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Glen Burnie. Similar-size median 58.9.
49.4 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Glen Burnie's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
71.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Glen Burnie's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
60.5 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Glen Burnie. Similar-size median 56.1.
61.5 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Glen Burnie. Similar-size median 50.0.
43.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Glen Burnie's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
55.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
79.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Glen Burnie alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Glen Burnie.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Glen Burnie's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Glen Burnie has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Glen Burnie
Is Glen Burnie, MD a good place to live?
Glen Burnie ranks #606 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #273 of 524 smaller cities and #18 of 20 in Maryland. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie's cost of living index is 104.5, 4% above the US level of 100 and #923 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,648/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $395,060, 8% below the typical Maryland home ($428,308).
Is Glen Burnie safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Glen Burnie alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Glen Burnie crime rate or rank it on safety. Maryland as a whole records 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Glen Burnie?
The median household in Glen Burnie earns $88,280, 6% above the US figure of $83,163 and 14% below Maryland ($102,905). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Glen Burnie?
Median rent in Glen Burnie is $1,648/mo (Census), #825 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,666/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Glen Burnie?
The typical home value in Glen Burnie is $395,060, up 0.3% in a year, against $428,308 for Maryland and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $348,900.
How are the public schools in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie's 14 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Maryland 86.3%), with 12.7 students per teacher and $17,624 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Glen Burnie?
The average commute is 27.3 minutes, #955 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 32.3 minutes across Maryland. 9.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie averages 56.2°F over the year, 76°F in summer and 36.5°F in winter, with 45 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Glen Burnie walkable?
Glen Burnie scores 11.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #535 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Glen Burnie at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Anne Arundel County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.05% of building value, lower than 100% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Glen Burnie?
Anne Arundel County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 88% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie has 72,590 residents. The median resident of Glen Burnie is 38.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 27.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #893 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Glen Burnie compare with the rest of Maryland?
Glen Burnie ranks #18 of the 20 Maryland cities we track, with a score of 56.6 against Maryland's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 14% below the Maryland median. Homes are 8% below the typical Maryland home.
What cities are similar in size to Glen Burnie?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Glen Burnie's population of 72,590 are Rogers, AR (#324 overall), Greenville, SC (#658 overall), Ankeny, IA (#81 overall), Turlock, CA (#815 overall), and Blaine, MN (#227 overall). Glen Burnie is #606.