At a Glance
Median Income
$63,056
$26,073 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $343,194
Violent Crime
1,449/100K
5,435/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
318 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?
C+
2.9 / 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 $63,056 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,073. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,194. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Glendale reports 1,449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,435/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population488
Median Age17.9 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,056
Per Capita$26,073
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,700
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$343,194
Housing Units200
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,449/100K
Property5,435/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,867 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Glendale was founded in 1862.
The median home in Glendale was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.