At a Glance
Median Income
$77,096
$45,481 per capita
Home Value
$260,300
Zillow: $353,494
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
311/100K
4,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.2% 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+
3.7 / 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 $77,096 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,481. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glendale is $260,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,494. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Glendale reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,271/100K.
Education
60.2% of adults in Glendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glendale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population13,134
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,280/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,096
Per Capita$45,481
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,300
Rent$1,354
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$353,494
Housing Units6,246
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent311/100K
Property4,271/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation626 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Glendale was built in 1965.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.