What are the schools like in Glendora, CA?

Glendora is served primarily by Glendora Unified. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.2:1.

What is the median household income in Glendora?

The median household income in Glendora, CA is $106,718 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Glendora, CA?

Glendora has an average high temperature of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches.

Glendora, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glendora, CA affordable or expensive?

Glendora's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glendora is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $749,400 and the median rent is $2,083 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glendora, CA?

Glendora has a violent crime rate of 168.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1998.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glendora, CA a Good Place to Live?

Glendora is a mid-sized city of 52,095 in California, with a median household income of $106,718 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Glendora stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glendora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glendora 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: 115.5

Glendora's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glendora costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Glendora, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$749,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,083	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,718	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Glendora's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.9 /100k

Property Crime

1998.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Glendora is served primarily by Glendora Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glendora, CA	National Avg
School District	Glendora Unified	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glendora sees average highs of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 21.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Glendora, CA
Average High — January	67.9°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	21.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Glendora, CA	National Avg
Population	52,095	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.7%	18.9%
Asian	11.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Glendora

Glendora, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

91741 91740

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glendora, CA affordable or expensive?

Glendora's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Glendora roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $749,400 and median rent is $2,083/month.

What is the crime rate in Glendora, CA?

Glendora's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1998.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glendora?

Public schools in Glendora are operated by Glendora Unified. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1. 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glendora, CA a good place to live?

Glendora, CA has a population of 52,095, a median household income of $106,718, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Glendora?

Glendora averages 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glendora?

Glendora, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 91741, 91740.

What is the population of Glendora?

The population of Glendora, California is 52,095 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glendora?

Key numbers for living in Glendora: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $749,400, median household income $106,718, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glendora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.