Signals
Glen Burnie
Rossville
Climate
73 · Top 36%
vs71 · Top 44%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 5%
vs94 · Top 6%
Housing affordability
79 · Bottom 48%
vs84 · Top 44%
Access
98 · Top 19%
vs94 · Top 41%
Economic stability
71 · Top 27%
vs74 · Top 19%
Measured values
| Metric | Glen Burnie | Rossville | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,590 | 16,059 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $88,280 | $90,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $42,687 | $43,741 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 4,193/sq mi | 2,985/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $348,900 | $317,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,648 | $1,667 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 64.1% | 51.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 30.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 9.3% | 7.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 89°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 25°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.0" | 43.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 4 mi | 16 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 30.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.2 | 41.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
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