Glenn Dale, MD

Glenn Dale is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,829 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town was founded in 1892 by George Glenn and named for his father, General James A. Glenn of the Union Army during the American Civil War. The town's early economy was based on agriculture and timber production; however, today Glenn Dale is best known as a suburban community located within close proximity to Washington D.C., Arlington County, and Alexandria Virginia.

Real estate in Glenn Dale has traditionally been characterized as being more affordable than other areas of Montgomery County and Northern Virginia; furthermore, many homes in Glenn Dale are owner occupied rather than being rented out or owned by institutional investors such as pension funds or hedge funds. This has resulted in a slower pace of development compared to other parts of Montgomery County and Northern Virginia; however, recent trends have shown that this may be changing as new home construction projects are beginning to take shape within the town limits.

One factor that has helped to make Glenn Dale an attractive place to live is its close proximity to both downtown Washington D.C., as well as major metropolitan areas such as Arlington County and Alexandria Virginia. Additionally, many businesses located within the town limits offer excellent access to both public transportation options (such as Metrobus) and highways (such as I-495).

Overall, real estate in Glenn Dale continues to be popular among residents due to its affordability relative to other areas of Montgomery County and Northern Virginia; its close proximity to major metropolitan areas; and its characteristically suburban layout which makes it easy for residents who work in downtown D.C., Arlington County or Alexandria VA but want some space away from city noise and congestion