Glendale, Arizona
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Glendale, AZ.
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How much does it cost to live in Glendale, AZ?
For relocators asking how much Glendale costs: the housing index sits at 109 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $347,000 and rents near $1,397. Local median income is about $70,139 and unemployment recently ran 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 26 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 339.8 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 109U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $347,000U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,397U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $70,139U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 339.8per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 103°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Glendale compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 258,143City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $70,139Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year11% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 109ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year9% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $347,000City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year14% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,397City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 20260.5 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 26 minNear catalog avg (25 min)Catalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 339.8per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)39% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 3182.9per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)6% above catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 103°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 8.9 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals73% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 330As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Glendale grew 14.1% from 226,236 in 2010 to 258,143 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Glendale, AZ expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Glendale runs 9 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 109 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $347,000 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,397 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Glendale, AZ?
Budget first around $1,397/month rent or $347,000 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $347,000
- Median rent $1,397/month
- Median household income $70,139
What is the job market like in Glendale, AZ?
Labor-market context for Glendale: unemployment 4.7% and median income $70,139. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $70,139
How long is the typical commute in Glendale, AZ?
Plan on roughly 26 minutes each way in Glendale. Walk Score estimates around 40 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 26 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Glendale, AZ safer than similar U.S. cities?
Glendale's FBI-derived violent rate (~339.8/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 339.8 per 100k
- Property 3182.9 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Glendale, AZ?
Glendale's climate profile: 103°F summer peaks, 44°F winter mornings, 8.9" annual rainfall, and 330 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 103°F
- Winter low 44°F
- 8.9 in rain · 330 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Glendale, Arizona will find roughly 258,143 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $70,139; our housing-derived cost index is about 109 (close to the national housing-cost baseline). Budget for median rents around $1,397 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Desert heat and monsoon bursts define the outdoor calendar. Summer highs near 103°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Commutes average near 26 minutes one-way, with walkability near 40/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.7% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates around 339.8 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Glendale is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Glendale with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Glendale city, 1600000US0427820) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Maricopa County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003184 PHOENIX DEER VALLEY MUNI AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19