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Glendale.
About
Life in Glendale
Glendale is a community of 13,134 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $78,092, median rent runs about $1,432 per month, and median home values are around $282,800. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Glendale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
11.1%
Broadband Internet
89.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Glendale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glendale, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (24.8%), and 3.3% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
27.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
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 32% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Glendale
In Glendale, rent runs 32% above the WI average, and home values are 6% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,669
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $349,779 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above WI average
Unemployment in Glendale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Milwaukee County, which includes Glendale, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Glendale: Milwaukee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Milwaukee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Glendale is about 1% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Glendale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute20.7 min avg
How Glendale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glendale, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glendale runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
259.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,903
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glendale Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Milwaukee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Milwaukee County, which includes Glendale, the most common type is winter weather, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | $65.8M |
| 2024 | 20 | Winter Weather | $87,500 |
| 2023 | 22 | Winter Storm | $97,500 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $116,500 |
| 2021 | 20 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Winter Weather | $10.9M |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Weather | $66,500 |
| 2018 | 34 | Winter Weather | $555,500 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Glendale is about 1% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Milwaukee County, which includes Glendale, is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Glendale is about 1% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glendale has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 1.48" |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 1.49" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 1.79" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.71" |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.84" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 3.57" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 2.73" |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.05" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 1.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glendale
Glendale has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Milwaukee
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Milwaukee
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc.
Psychiatric · 5.4 mi away · Milwaukee
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.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glendale
Glendale's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glendale (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
4.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,758 students · in-state tuition $10,916 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
5.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,654 students · in-state tuition $52,228 · 73% graduate · median earnings $92,761 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Wisconsin
8.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,197 students · in-state tuition $36,530 · 58% graduate · median earnings $61,992 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
8.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 943 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 63% graduate · median earnings $68,940 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glendale
Glendale has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glendale
North Shore Library
6800 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale
Cities Near Glendale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Glendale FAQ
Is Glendale, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Glendale's median rent is $1,432/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $78,092/year. Median home value is $282,800.
Is Glendale, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Glendale's violent crime rate was 260 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3903 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glendale, Wisconsin?⌄
Milwaukee County, which includes Glendale, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glendale, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Glendale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,432/month and median household income is $78,092/year. The median home value is $282,800. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glendale, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Glendale is 21 minutes, which is shorter 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