Glendale, AZ
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25

Living In Glendale, Arizona Summary

Life in Glendale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Glendale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Glendale:

  • The population in Glendale is 250,193.

  • The median home value in Glendale is $405,008.

  • The median income in Glendale is $70,139.

  • The cost of living in Glendale is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Glendale is $1,397.

  • The unemployment rate in Glendale is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Glendale is 16.2%.

  • The average high in Glendale is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.

Glendale SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
5

Glendale, AZ Crime Report

Crime in Glendale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glendale. Key points include:

  • There were 8,072 total crimes in Glendale in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale is 3,159.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale is 488.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glendale is 2,670.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Glendale is 49.07% above the national average.

8,072
Total Crimes
49.07%
Above National Average

Crime In Glendale Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Glendale
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 8,072 3,159.1 2,214.0 2,119.2
Violent Crime 1,248 488.4 421.9 359.0
Murder 20 7.8 4.9 5.0
Robbery 167 65.4 64.6 61.0
Aggravated Assault 914 357.7 312.4 256.0
Property Crime 6,824 2,670.7 1,792.1 1,760.0
Burglary 798 312.3 217.8 229.0
Larceny 4,906 1,920.1 1,329.9 1,272.0
Car Theft 1,120 438.3 244.4 259.0

Glendale, AZ Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Glendale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glendale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Glendale is 102 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Glendale is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Glendale is $405,008.

  • The median income in Glendale is $70,139.

102
Glendale's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Glendale Comparison Table

Living Expense Glendale Arizona National Average
Overall 102 102 100
Services 93 102 100
Groceries 103 103 100
Health 94 95 100
Housing 119 99 100
Transportation 103 107 100
Utilities 98 96 100

Glendale, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Glendale is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.

  • There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatGlendale
Average Annual High85.8
Average Annual Low58.1
Annual Precipitation Days20.6
Average Annual Precipitation9.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
85.8°
Average High
20.6
Days of Rain

Glendale, AZ Photos

Glendale Downtown Glendale
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Glendale Hoghe Bunkhouse
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Glendale Glendale Memorial Park Caretaker House
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Glendale Sahuaro Ranch Main Mansion X
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G Ec Bunch House
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2 Reviews & Comments About Glendale

Overall User Rating
4.5
/5

HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 00:39:30.322452

It has good schools, but the crime is pretty high

people are kind. High crime rate


HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-23 16:08:30.368355

We looked all around the Phoenix area before selecting Glendale. Close proximity to medical help was a must, as was easy access to shopping, entertainment and outdoor activities. Although we no longer have children in school, good schools were also a priority. To our surprise the church we were interested in, happens to almost be across the street. Having the feeling of space and being near the mountains was important to us as well, during our search. Our neighbors are wonderful and we have a lovely mountain view from our back patio. A quick drive/walk gets one to hiking and other outdoor activities. At this time, it does not feel as congested as other parts of the Phoenix area. City water was also a priority as some of the builders we looked at are subsidizing water costs. Later on that could become an expensive proposition. When asked what is not to like, I am still thinking about it and haven't come up with anything.

Our neighborhood nests up to a mountain and there is this wonderful feeling of openness. Homes and subdivisions around us are all well maintained and attractive. It seems all around there are beautiful views in every direction. On the downside, traffic here is crazy near the 101 access. At first we thought all of the wild, fast and rude drivers were in some of the more well to do areas, where we had vacationed, but it turns out they are out in force everywhere. At least AZ has tried to plan ahead for roads/routes to try to handle the traffic. Some of the large cities in the Midwest pale in comparison on that issue.

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Glendale Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Glendale

The current population in Glendale is 250,193. The population has increased 8.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2023 250,193 0.9%
2022 248,083 1.0%
2021 245,685 -1.8%
2020 250,290 1.0%
2019 247,813 0.9%
2018 245,514 1.6%
2017 241,543 0.7%
2016 239,943 2.2%
2015 234,844 1.2%
2014 231,978 0.8%
2013 230,047 0.3%
2012 229,331 -0.1%
2011 229,611 -0.0%
2010 229,687 -

Race / Ethnicity in Glendale

White
43.2% (108,131)
African American
6.6% (16,513)
American Indian
1.1% (2,650)
Asian
4.0% (10,062)
Hawaiian
0.0% (119)
Other
0.3% (638)
Two Or More
4.3% (10,675)
Hispanic
40.5% (101,405)

Glendale is:

  • 43.2% White with 108,131 White residents.

  • 6.6% African American with 16,513 African American residents.

  • 1.1% American Indian with 2,650 American Indian residents.

  • 4.0% Asian with 10,062 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 119 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 638 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 10,675 Two Or More residents.

  • 40.5% Hispanic with 101,405 Hispanic residents.

Race Glendale AZ USA
White 43.2% 53.4% 58.2%
African American 6.6% 4.4% 12.0%
American Indian 1.1% 3.4% 0.5%
Asian 4.0% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 40.5% 31.0% 19.0%

Gender in Glendale

Female
51.1% (127,901)
Male
48.9% (122,291)
  • Glendale is 51.1% female with 127,901 female residents.

  • Glendale is 48.9% male with 122,291 male residents.

Gender Glendale AZ USA
Female 51.1% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.9% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Glendale for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Glendale completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Glendale completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Glendale completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Glendale completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Glendale completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Glendale completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Glendale completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Glendale completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Glendale completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7.0% (17,513)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (22,517)
High School / GED
28.0% (70,054)
Some College
24.0% (60,046)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (22,517)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (37,528)
Master's Degree
6.0% (15,011)
Professional Degree
1.0% (2,501)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (2,501)
Education Glendale AZ USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 24.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Glendale, Arizona

  • 5.6% of households in Glendale earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Glendale earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Glendale earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Glendale earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Glendale earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Glendale earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Glendale earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Glendale earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Glendale earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Glendale earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (1,389,528)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (883,563)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (1,685,203)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (1,813,569)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (2,726,268)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (4,837,531)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (3,332,329)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.7% (4,423,298)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (2,027,898)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (1,900,108)
Income Glendale AZ USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 6.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 6.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 13.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% 18.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 9.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 10.6% 12.6%

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