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About Glen Echo
Glen Echo is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, that was chartered in 1904. The population was 279 at the 2020 census.
Home prices in Glen Echo
Home prices in Glen Echo vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Glen Echo
- Glen Echo Park — National Park Service arts park in a former amusement park, with the Dentzel carousel.
- Clara Barton National Historic Site — Red Cross founder's home and first HQ.
- C&O Canal — towpath access at the town's edge.
Commuting from Glen Echo
- No in-town station. Nearest Metro: Friendship Heights (Red Line, ~10 minutes).
- Clara Barton Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard serve the town.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 25–35 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Glen Echo
Public schools: Montgomery County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Glen Echo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glen Echo, MD?
Home prices in Glen Echo vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Glen Echo, MD?
No in-town station. Nearest Metro: Friendship Heights (Red Line, ~10 minutes). - Which school district serves Glen Echo, MD?
Glen Echo is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.