Glendale

Glendale, Arizona Overview

Glendale faces challenges across several categories, earning a C grade (48.8/100) and ranking #17 of 20 cities in Arizona. Even so, the city scores 67/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Environment score of 26/100.

Income & Employment in Glendale

The median household income in Glendale is $70,600, 5% below the statewide median of $74,568. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Glendale

With a violent crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000, Glendale exceeds the Arizona average of 430. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2923.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Glendale

Glendale has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $347,000. Median monthly rent is $1,397. Renters spend 23.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Glendale

The adult obesity rate in Glendale is 32.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.7%. Residents report an average of 16.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Glendale

Glendale has a high school graduation rate of 91.6%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,693. The city has 73 public schools serving 56,076 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Glendale

Summers in Glendale are hot, averaging 94.6°F. Summers average 94.6°F. Winters average 53.2°F. The area is arid, receiving only 9.3 inches of precipitation annually.

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