Glendale is a small town of 254 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $47,917
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glendale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 94.1
Glendale's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glendale costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glendale, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,385
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Glendale's violent crime rate is 589.5 per 100,000 residents
— 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
589.5 /100k
Property Crime
2138.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Glendale, SC
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glendale sees average highs of 54.1°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Glendale's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glendale roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,600 and median rent is $1,385/month.
Glendale's violent crime rate is 589.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2138.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Glendale, SC has a population of 254, a median household income of $47,917, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 54.1°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glendale, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29346.
The population of Glendale, South Carolina is 254 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glendale: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $94,600, median household income $47,917, crime index 134 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.