At a Glance
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $199,216
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
59.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,216. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Glendale reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,883/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,969
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty59.6%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
Home Value$93,800
Rent
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$199,216
Housing Units90
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,883/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute70 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Glendale was built in 1938.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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