Glendale, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Glendale.
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How much does it cost to live in Glendale?
Glendale planning snapshot: population 187,823, housing index 250 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $1,043,900, median rent $2,095, and income near $84,262. Expect 81°F summer highs, 49°F winter lows, and about 30-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 114 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 250U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $1,043,900U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,095U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $84,262U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 30 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 114per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Glendale compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for 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
- 187,823City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $84,262Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year7% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 250ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year150% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $1,043,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year244% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,095City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year55% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 30 min20% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 7056% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 114annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)81% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1631.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)47% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 49°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 14.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals57% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 331As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals24% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Glendale declined 2.0% from 191,720 in 2010 to 187,823 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Glendale expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Glendale's housing cost index is 250 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($1,043,900 vs $303,400) and rents ($2,095 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 250 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $1,043,900 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,095 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Glendale?
Typical ownership costs center near $1,043,900, while median gross rent is about $2,095 a month. Against a median household income of $84,262, rent alone is roughly 30% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $1,043,900
- Median rent $2,095/month
- Median household income $84,262
What is the job market like in Glendale?
County unemployment recently ran 5.2% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Glendale is about $84,262 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $84,262
How long is the typical commute in Glendale?
Average one-way commute time is about 30 minutes, with Walk Score near 70/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 30 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 70/100
Is Glendale safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 114 per 100k and property about 1631.3 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 114 per 100k
- Property 1631.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Glendale?
Normals show summer highs near 81°F, winter lows near 49°F, about 14.3 inches of rain, and roughly 331 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 49°F
- 14.3 in rain · 331 sunny days
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 331 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 30 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 70/100. Labor-market readings near 5.2% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 114 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Glendale, California counts about 187,823 residents inside the city limits. With median income around $84,262 and a cost index of 250, the market reads well above the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $1,043,900 push many newcomers toward renting first.
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 Data Explorer, 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, 1600000US0630000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Los Angeles County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093134 LOS ANGELES DWTN USC CAMPUS) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10