At a Glance
Median Income
$84,262
$46,597 per capita
Home Value
$1,043,900
Zillow: $1,180,773
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
2,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
11.7% 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+
2.5 / 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 $84,262 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,597. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $1,043,900 , 270% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,180,773. Median rent is $2,095/month, with 39.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Glendale reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,048/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population192,270
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density6,308/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born51.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,262
Per Capita$46,597
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,043,900
Rent$2,095
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$1,180,773
Housing Units78,407
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property2,048/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault173/100K
Burglary202/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,404 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations72
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Glendale was founded in 1884.
The median home in Glendale was built in 1964.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
51.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.