At a Glance
Median Income
$68,952
$48,784 per capita
Home Value
$398,800
Zillow: $317,604
Median Rent
$1,723/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,297/100K
19,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
6.8% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glendale residents earn a median household income of $68,952 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,784. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $398,800 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,604. Median rent is $1,723/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Glendale reports 2,297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 504% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 19,445/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population4,546
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.5%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,952
Per Capita$48,784
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B
Home Value$398,800
Rent$1,723
Ownership7.2%
Zillow$317,604
Housing Units2,946
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent2,297/100K
Property19,445/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes4.9%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation5,351 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Glendale was founded in 1859.
The median home in Glendale was built in 1983.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
17.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.