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Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore. The population was 72,891 at the 2020 census.

In 1812, Elias Glenn, a district attorney, established a county seat near what is currently known as Brooklyn Park. He named his property "Glennsburne". The name was changed to "Glennsbourne Farm", and eventually "Glenburnie", as the property was passed through Glenn's descendants. Records also show the name as "Tracey's Station" and "Myrtle", after local postmaster Samuel Sewell Tracey and one of Tracey's boarders, before the final decision was made.

In 1854, William Wilkins Glenn, Elias Glenn's grandson, incorporated the Curtis Creek Mining, Furnace, and Manufacturing Company into his family's property. The business flourished during the 19th century, and with it came several thousand acres of land in northern Anne Arundel County.

Upon the death of William Wilkins Glenn, his son, brother, and nephew began to manage the family's business affairs, and Glenburnie became an official state subdivision in 1888. The Glenn family contracted George T. Melvin and Henry S. Mancha to lay out and promote the town. It would not be until 1930 that postmaster Louis J. DeAlba decided two words were better than one and gave the town a final name change to the current Glen Burnie.

The "city fathers" decided that the advantage of having the "mall" there was overshadowed by the cost of fixing the stormwater situation and declined. As a result, Glen Burnie Mall followed in 1962. Marley Station, another large shopping center, opened in February 1987. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration office building employs many people in town. In the 1970s, developers tried to make Glen Burnie more urban by building and funding new projects, projects like Empire Towers in 1974, or Crain Towers in 1990, then with the addition of an Anne Arundel Community College branch in the town center. In 1965, North Arundel Hospital opened as a community hospital, but as it was constantly overflowing with patients, the University of Maryland Medical System bought the hospital in 2000 and renovated it to accommodate more patients and equipment.

Fairmount is bordered to the north by Arvada, to the east by Wheat Ridge, to the south by unincorporated Applewood, and to the west by Golden and undeveloped land on North Table Mountain. The southeast corner of the Fairmount CDP touches Interstate 70, which leads east 8 miles (13 km) into Denver. The Fairmount CDP has an area of 4,020 acres (16.267 km²), including 126 acres (0.509 km²) of water.

Health and wellness are highly regarded in Glen Burnie. The city offers a variety of healthcare facilities, including the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. Start your wellness journey at Planet Fitness for a full range of gym equipment and fitness classes. For a more personalized fitness experience, Orangetheory Fitness provides heart-rate-based interval training. Rejuvenate with therapeutic massages at Massage Envy or unwind with holistic treatments at Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. LA Fitness offers extensive facilities, including a pool, spa, and racquetball courts. Enhance your wellness with yoga and meditation at YogaSix. Merritt Clubs provides comprehensive fitness options with group classes and personal training.

Top sites in Glen Burnie, MD are Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. Aircraft Observation Area, North Arundel Aquatic Center, Horizon Cinemas Sun Valley, and Marley Station Mall.

Population: 72,772 (2023). ZIP codes: 21060-21062. Area code(s): 410, 443, and 667. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Area:18.0 square miles (46.7 km²).

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What are the demographics of Glen Burnie, MD?

As of the census of 2000, there were 38,922 people, 15,210 households, and 9,977 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,182.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,228.6/km²). There were 15,902 housing units at an average density of 1,300.1 per square mile (502.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.11% White, 13.52% Black, 0.35% Native American, 2.40% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.46% of the population.

Is Glen Burnie, MD a nice place to live?

Located in Anne Arundel County, sprawling Glen Burnie, Maryland, is one of the larger Baltimore suburbs. The area has more than a dozen neighborhoods, all with a distinct local flavor. Areas closer to the city, such as neighboring Brooklyn Park and Lansdowne, tend to have a more urban feel with lots of businesses. Areas further south towards Pasadena tend to be spread out with less commercial property and more residential neighborhoods.

Is Glen Burnie, MD expensive to live in?

Glen Burnie is ranked 72 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Glen Burnie is 103.2% of the national average. The median household income in Glen Burnie is $80,458, which is 12% less than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $45,344, which is 7% less than that of the state. The average rent in Glen Burnie (located in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $1,915, which is 30% more than the average rent across the US.

Sources

Wikipedia

Anne Arundel County 

Long and Foster

Fly Homes

Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. Aircraft Observation Area 

North Arundel Aquatic Center 

Horizon Cinemas Sun Valley 

Marley Station Mall

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Planet Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness 

Massage Envy 

Hand & Stone

LA Fitness

YogaSix

Merritt Clubs

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