City safety & data profile

Glen BurnieMD

Glen Burnie, MD is a 68K-resident city in Anne Arundel County with a median household income of $88,280.

Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Glen Burnie, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Glen Burnie has a population larger than 86% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $348,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

68K
Population
Top 14%
By size
$88,280
Median income
$348,900
Median home
9.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Glen Burnie

Glen Burnie posts a median household income higher than 59% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Glen Burnie area.

Top 41%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Glen Burnie

Where Glen Burnie income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$88,280 Top 41% higher than 59% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Glen Burnie, MD beyond the headline numbers

Glen Burnie sits inside Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at roughly 39.16°N, -76.62°W. Population 67,639, $88,280 median household income. Median home value $348,900, median rent $1,648. Poverty rate 9.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Glen Burnie's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.6%, then obesity at 37.7%. 1 hospital in/around Glen Burnie, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Glen Burnie from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
67,639
Glen Burnie
Median Income
$88,280
+30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$348,900
+53% vs avg
Median Age
38.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anne Arundel County) - Glen Burnie's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
598K+10%
Median Income
$124,911+43%
Median Home Value
$467,900+38%
Poverty Rate
5.6%-11%
Unemployment
3.6%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Glen Burnie, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,648/mo
Poverty Rate
9.3% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.4%
Work From Home 11.7%
Public Transit 2.2%

Population

White 51.8%
African American 25.4%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.6%
Obesity
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
Physical Inactivity
24.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17%
Binge Drinking
16%
Current Smoking
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Diabetes
11.5%
Current Asthma
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.4%
Annual Checkup 78.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
UNIVERSITY OF MD BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
GLEN BURNIE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Glen Burnie, MD? ▼
Glen Burnie, MD has a population of 67,639 people, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Glen Burnie? ▼
The median household income in Glen Burnie, MD is $88,280 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
What is the median home value in Glen Burnie? ▼
The median home value in Glen Burnie, MD is $348,900. Median rent is $1,648/month.
What are the top health concerns in Glen Burnie? ▼
The top health indicators in Glen Burnie include Short Sleep Duration (41.6%), Obesity (37.7%), High Blood Pressure (35.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Glen Burnie? ▼
Glen Burnie has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Glen Burnie? ▼
The median age in Glen Burnie, MD is 38.2 years. 27.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Glen Burnie, MD is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. With a population of 68K and a $88,280 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Glen Burnie area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Glen Burnie's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Glen Burnie area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anne Arundel County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.