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About
Life in Glendora
If you're considering Glendora, know that you're looking at a solid middle-to-upper-class suburban community with real advantages and some honest trade-offs. The schools are genuinely excellent—both Glendora Unified and Charter Oak Unified rank among the state's best, which matters if you have kids. The median household income sits around $112,000, and home values average around $863,000, so it's not cheap, but it's fairly typical for the LA foothills area.
Glendora at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
18.6%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-5.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Glendora: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glendora, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.5%), and 18.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.3%
of households
Married Couples
59.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
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 11% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Glendora
In Glendora, rent runs 11% above the CA average, and home values are 17% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,895
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $879,753 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Glendora and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Glendora 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 Glendora 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
Commute33.1 min avg
How Glendora residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glendora, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glendora runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,473.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glendora 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 Glendora, 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.
214 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Glendora is less than 1% 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 Glendora, 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
Glendora is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glendora has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
21.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
42
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glendora
Glendora has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Glendora Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
San Dimas Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · San Dimas
Aurora Charter Oak
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Covina
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Covina
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.
Education23.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glendora
Glendora's student/teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glendora (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $68,670 · 95% graduate · median earnings $84,281 (10 yrs after entry)
Los Angeles Pacific University
2.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,483 students · in-state tuition $12,840 · 44% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,388 students · in-state tuition $72,120 · 93% graduate · median earnings $127,532 (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: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glendora
Glendora has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
40 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
53 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glendora
Glendora Library & Cultural Center
140 South Glendora Ave., Glendora
Cities Near Glendora
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Glendora FAQ
Is Glendora, California affordable?⌄
Glendora's median rent is $2,254/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $113,569/year. Median home value is $862,700.
Is Glendora, California safe?⌄
Glendora's violent crime rate was 188 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1474 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glendora, California?⌄
Glendora has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glendora, California?⌄
The cost of living in Glendora is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,254/month and median household income is $113,569/year. The median home value is $862,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glendora, California?⌄
The average commute in Glendora is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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