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Glendale.
About
Life in Glendale
Living in Glendale means settling into one of LA County's most diverse and economically stable mid-size cities, where you're close enough to Downtown LA for work but far enough away to escape the urban grind. The job market here is genuine—it's not just tourism talk; Disney, Marvel Animation, and DreamWorks Animation actually employ thousands locally, and the median household income sits at $88,393, which gives you real economic footing in Southern California. The community itself is genuinely multicultural—this is home to one of the largest Armenian American populations in the country, alongside growing Latino, Filipino, Korean, and Iranian communities, which means incredible food, cultural events, and a real sense of neighborhood identity that goes beyond surface-level diversity.
Glendale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
51.5%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
-4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics51.5% foreign-born, most often from Armenia
Who lives in Glendale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glendale, the largest foreign-born group is from Armenia (27.4%), and 38.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
49.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Glendale
In Glendale, rent runs 7% above the CA average, and home values are 50% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,679
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
35.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,172,783 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Glendale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Glendale is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Glendale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute27.1 min avg
How Glendale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glendale, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glendale runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
234.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,904.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glendale Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Glendale, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
169 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Glendale is about 2% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Glendale, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Glendale is about 2% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glendale has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
34
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 43°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 69°F | 44°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 2.79" |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 0.87" |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 0.40" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 87°F | 61°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.69" |
| Nov | 75°F | 46°F | 0.85" |
| Dec | 68°F | 42°F | 2.50" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glendale
Glendale has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Glendale Mem Hospital & Hlth Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Burbank
Huntington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Pasadena
Children's Hosp of Los Angeles
Childrens · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Los Angeles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glendale
Glendale's student/teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
28
within city limits
Private Schools
13
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Glendale
Public · 2-year · 10,509 students · in-state tuition $1,195 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,476 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 896 students · 56% graduate · median earnings $46,721 (10 yrs after entry)
American Medical Sciences Center
Private for-profit · 4-year · 365 students · 85% graduate · median earnings $30,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
13.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
11.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
9.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glendale
Glendale has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
31 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
62 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glendale
Glendale Library, Arts & Culture
222 E. Harvard St., Glendale
Brand Library
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale
Casa Verdugo Branch Library
1151 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
Chevy Chase Branch Library
3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale
Grandview Branch Library
1535 Fifth St., Glendale
Library Connection @ Adams Square
1100 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale
Montrose Branch Library
2465 Honolulu Ave., Montrose
Pacific Park Branch Library
501 South Pacific Avenue, Glendale
Cities Near Glendale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Glendale FAQ
Is Glendale, California affordable?⌄
Glendale's median rent is $2,182/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $88,393/year. Median home value is $1,102,300.
Is Glendale, California safe?⌄
Glendale's violent crime rate was 234 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1904 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glendale, California?⌄
Glendale has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glendale, California?⌄
The cost of living in Glendale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,182/month and median household income is $88,393/year. The median home value is $1,102,300. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glendale, California?⌄
The average commute in Glendale is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from