What are the schools like in Glen Echo, MD?

School district data for Glen Echo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Glen Echo?

The median household income in Glen Echo, MD is $194,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Glen Echo, MD?

Glen Echo has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.8 inches.

Glen Echo, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glen Echo, MD affordable or expensive?

Glen Echo's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glen Echo is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $962,800 and the median rent is $2,750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glen Echo, MD?

Crime rate data for Glen Echo is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Glen Echo, MD a Good Place to Live?

Glen Echo is a small town of 282 in Maryland, with a median household income of $194,375 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Glen Echo stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Glen Echo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glen Echo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Glen Echo's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glen Echo costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Glen Echo, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$962,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$194,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Glen Echo is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Glen Echo, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glen Echo sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 5.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glen Echo, MD
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	5.8"

Demographics

Metric	Glen Echo, MD	National Avg
Population	282	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	29.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brookmont, MD 1 mi Cabin John, MD 1 mi Bethesda, MD 2 mi Somerset, MD 2 mi Friendship Heights Village, MD 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Glen Echo

Glen Echo, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20812

Glen Echo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Echo, MD affordable or expensive?

Glen Echo's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Glen Echo roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $962,800 and median rent is $2,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Glen Echo, MD?

Crime data for Glen Echo is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Glen Echo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Glen Echo, MD a good place to live?

Glen Echo, MD has a population of 282, a median household income of $194,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Glen Echo?

Glen Echo averages 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 5.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glen Echo?

Glen Echo, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20812.

What is the population of Glen Echo?

The population of Glen Echo, Maryland is 282 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glen Echo?

Key numbers for living in Glen Echo: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $962,800, median household income $194,375. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glen Echo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.