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Glenarden, MD

Founded 1919Prince George's CountyElev. 31 m
Population
6,320
Median home
$411,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Glenarden

Glenarden is home to roughly 6,320 residents. Glenarden was founded in 1919 and sits in Prince George's County. The median age is 39.6 and the median household income is $96,875. Homes carry a median value of $411,900, and about 81% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (74.8%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,320
Median age
39.6
Median household income
$96,875
Per-capita income
$44,082
Poverty rate
5%
High-school grad or higher
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
33.5 min
Work from home
15.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White2.6%
Hispanic or Latino17.8%
Black74.8%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41%
Service21.5%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%
Production, transportation & material moving7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$411,900
Median gross rent
$1,684/mo
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Median year built
1969
Households
2,174
Avg. household size
2.9

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Glenarden has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% above national
Glenarden403
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 530% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime8% below national
Glenarden1,788
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 106% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Glenarden Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Glenarden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Prince George's County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Glenarden is in Prince George's County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Glenarden was founded in 1919 and sits in Prince George's County. Elevation ~31 m.

Map of Glenarden
Glenarden, MD
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Nearby cities
New Carrollton (3 mi)Cheverly (3 mi)Bladensburg (4 mi)Greenbelt (5 mi)Riverdale Park (5 mi)District Heights (5 mi)

Common questions

Glenarden — frequently asked

What is the population of Glenarden, Maryland?
Glenarden has a population of about 6,320, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Glenarden?
The median home value in Glenarden is $411,900, and the median gross rent is $1,684/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Glenarden safe? What is the crime rate?
Glenarden Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 403 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Glenarden face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince George's County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, heat wave.
How many schools are in Glenarden?
Glenarden has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Glenarden?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Glenarden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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