City

Glenelg, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥2,384Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$1,032,800Median Home Value▲ 270% above avg
🎓80.3%College Grads▲ 107% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.2%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 6.5%Asian: 14.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White73.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Black6.5%
Asian14.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.45
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads80.3% ▲ 107% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate136 (9.8%)
Some College61 (4.4%)
Associates77 (5.5%)
Bachelors108 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,007 (72.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.8%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 72.5%Edu
HS Grad9.8%
Some College4.4%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate72.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,032,800 ▲ 270% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units689

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$50k–$75k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
68%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
75%
About Glenelg, MD

Glenelg is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,384 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Glenelg is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Glenelg is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,032,800, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenelg is highly educated. 80.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (73.2%).

Glenelg, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Glenelg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21737 2,384 $250,001 $1,032,800 0.8% 80.3% 92.0%