At a Glance
Median Income
$118,438
$75,493 per capita
Home Value
$394,000
Zillow: $406,751
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
8.3% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glendale residents earn a median household income of $118,438 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,493. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $394,000 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $406,751. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
69.5% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,977
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,438
Per Capita$75,493
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$394,000
Rent$1,313
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$406,751
Housing Units1,042
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation627 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Glendale was built in 1938.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.