At a Glance
Median Income
$70,139
$31,981 per capita
Home Value
$347,000
Zillow: $401,811
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
494/100K
2,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.5% smoking rate
How Glendale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glendale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glendale residents earn a median household income of $70,139 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,981. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $347,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,811. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Glendale reports 494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,702/100K. The murder rate is 7.8/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population250,193
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density3,720/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,139
Per Capita$31,981
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$347,000
Rent$1,397
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$401,811
Housing Units90,711
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent494/100K
Property2,702/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Assault359/100K
Burglary314/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Glendale was founded in 1887.
The median home in Glendale was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.