Glendale is a mid-sized city of 248,083 in Arizona, with a median household income of $66,375
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glendale stands out for solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glendale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glendale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.6
Glendale's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glendale costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glendale, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$310,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,268
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Glendale's violent crime rate is 488.4 per 100,000 residents
— 29% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
488.4 /100k
Property Crime
2670.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glendale is served primarily by Peoria Unified School District (4237).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glendale, AZ
National Avg
School District
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
—
Elementary Schools
33
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
8
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glendale sees average highs of 65.4°F in January
and 104.9°F in July,
with 8.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Glendale's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glendale roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $310,000 and median rent is $1,268/month.
Glendale's violent crime rate is 488.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2670.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glendale are operated by Peoria Unified School District (4237).
The district has 33 elementary, several middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glendale, AZ has a population of 248,083, a median household income of $66,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glendale averages 65.4°F in January and 104.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.2 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glendale, AZ is covered by 9 ZIP codes: 85308, 85301, 85302, 85303, 85305, 85307, 85304, 85306, 85309.
The population of Glendale, Arizona is 248,083 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glendale: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $310,000, median household income $66,375, crime index 128 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glendale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
