Life in Glendale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Glendale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Glendale:
The population in Glendale is 248,083.
The median home value in Glendale is $405,468.
The median income in Glendale is $66,375.
The cost of living in Glendale is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Glendale is $1,268.
The unemployment rate in Glendale is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Glendale is 17.2%.
The average high in Glendale is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
Crime in Glendale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glendale. Key points include:
There were 9,480 total crimes in Glendale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale is 3,784.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale is 545.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale is 3,240.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glendale is 62.85% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Glendale / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
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Total Crimes Per 100K | 9,480 | 3,784.9 | 2,712.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 1,365 | 545.0 | 484.8 | 369.8 |
Murder | 20 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 200 | 79.9 | 83.7 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 989 | 394.9 | 350.2 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 8,115 | 3,240.0 | 2,227.7 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 947 | 378.1 | 330.0 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 6,063 | 2,420.7 | 1,656.0 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 1,105 | 441.2 | 241.7 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Glendale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glendale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glendale is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glendale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Glendale is $405,468.
The median income in Glendale is $66,375.
Living Expense | Glendale | Arizona | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 94 | 107 | 100 | |
Services | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
Groceries | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
Health | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
Housing | 91 | 121 | 100 | |
Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
Utilities | 102 | 97 | 100 |
The average high in Glendale is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
Stat | Glendale |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 85.8 |
Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
It has good schools, but the crime is pretty high
people are kind. High crime rate
We looked all around the Phoenix area before selecting Glendale. Close proximity to medical help was a must, as was easy access to shopping, entertainment and outdoor activities. Although we no longer have children in school, good schools were also a priority. To our surprise the church we were interested in, happens to almost be across the street. Having the feeling of space and being near the mountains was important to us as well, during our search. Our neighbors are wonderful and we have a lovely mountain view from our back patio. A quick drive/walk gets one to hiking and other outdoor activities. At this time, it does not feel as congested as other parts of the Phoenix area. City water was also a priority as some of the builders we looked at are subsidizing water costs. Later on that could become an expensive proposition. When asked what is not to like, I am still thinking about it and haven't come up with anything.
Our neighborhood nests up to a mountain and there is this wonderful feeling of openness. Homes and subdivisions around us are all well maintained and attractive. It seems all around there are beautiful views in every direction. On the downside, traffic here is crazy near the 101 access. At first we thought all of the wild, fast and rude drivers were in some of the more well to do areas, where we had vacationed, but it turns out they are out in force everywhere. At least AZ has tried to plan ahead for roads/routes to try to handle the traffic. Some of the large cities in the Midwest pale in comparison on that issue.
The current population in Glendale is 248,083. The population has increased 8.0% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 248,083 | 1.0% |
2021 | 245,514 | 1.6% |
2020 | 241,543 | 0.7% |
2019 | 239,943 | 2.2% |
2018 | 234,844 | 1.2% |
2017 | 231,978 | 0.8% |
2016 | 230,047 | 0.3% |
2015 | 229,331 | -0.1% |
2014 | 229,611 | -0.0% |
2013 | 229,687 | - |
43.6% White with 108,100 White residents.
6.5% African American with 16,212 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 3,053 American Indian residents.
4.2% Asian with 10,390 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 167 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 545 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 9,425 Two Or More residents.
40.4% Hispanic with 100,191 Hispanic residents.
Race | Glendale | AZ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 43.6% | 53.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 6.5% | 4.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 40.4% | 32.0% | 18.7% |
Glendale is 50.8% female with 125,926 female residents.
Glendale is 49.2% male with 122,156 male residents.
Gender | Glendale | AZ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.8% | 50.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.2% | 50.0% | 49.6% |
8.0% of adults in Glendale completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Glendale completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Glendale completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Glendale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Glendale completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Glendale completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Glendale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Glendale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Glendale completed doctorate degree.
Education | Glendale | AZ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 24.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.7% of households in Glendale earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Glendale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Glendale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Glendale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Glendale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Glendale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Glendale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Glendale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Glendale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Glendale earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Glendale | AZ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.3% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 6.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |