Moving to or from Glen Burnie?
Anne Arundel County's largest unincorporated community — immediately south of Baltimore with BWI Airport adjacent, the Marley Station Mall, and Light Rail connection to downtown Baltimore.
- 67,000 City population
- 2,830,000 Metro area
- 1812 Founded
- Anne Arundel County / Baltimore Metro Region
Why people move to Glen Burnie.
- Being Anne Arundel County's largest community (unincorporated)
- BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport adjacency
- Marley Station Mall
- MTA Light Rail connection to downtown Baltimore
- Proximity to Fort Meade (NSA, Cyber Command)
- Being between Baltimore and Annapolis
Glen Burnie is an unincorporated community — not an official incorporated city — despite having 67,000 residents. Anne Arundel County provides all municipal services. The area's growth since World War II was driven by BWI Airport expansion, Northrop Grumman's major presence, and Baltimore metro suburbanization. Glen Burnie is now Anne Arundel County's largest community by population.
Where people live in Glen Burnie.
A quick guide to Glen Burnie's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Central Glen Burnie
Established residential with mix of housing
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Harundale
Post-war planned neighborhood with character
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Woodland Beach
Older residential
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Ferndale
Adjacent unincorporated community
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Linthicum (adjacent)
More affluent neighboring community
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Pasadena (nearby)
Waterfront community on Chesapeake Bay
Where people spend their time in Glen Burnie.
- Marley Station Mall Central Glen Burnie
- BWI Airport Observation Area Glen Burnie
- North Arundel Aquatic Center Central Glen Burnie
- Kurtz's Beach (nearby) Pasadena
- Fort Smallwood Park (nearby) Pasadena
- Benfield Park Central Glen Burnie
Planning a Glen Burnie move.
- BWI Airport noise affects some neighborhoods under flight paths
- Baltimore commute is 15-25 minutes via I-695 or Light Rail
- DC commute is 45-60 minutes via I-95 or Parkway
- Maryland has state and local income tax; Anne Arundel property tax rates are moderate
Moving in Glen Burnie: FAQ.
How close is Glen Burnie to BWI Airport?
Very close — BWI is immediately south of Glen Burnie, and most residential areas are 5-15 minutes from the airport. This is convenient for frequent travelers but creates flight-path noise in some neighborhoods. Research specific addresses before buying near the airport. BWI Airport is Maryland's busiest and serves the greater DC-Baltimore metro.
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