Glendale, Arizona

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  1. Overview - Life In Glendale
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Glendale
  3. Crime In Glendale
  4. Cost of Living In Glendale
  5. Gender In Glendale
  6. Household Income For Glendale
  7. Education In Glendale
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Glendale
About Glendale, Arizona
Is Glendale, Arizona a good place to live?
Glendale is a city in Arizona state in USA with a population of 250290 residents.. The poverty rate of Glendale is 17.2%, which is 23% higher than national average. The typical household in Glendale earns $56991 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Glendale, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Glendale remained 5.8%, which is 23% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Glendale, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Glendale is 97, which is 3% lower than national average. Median home value in Glendale is $231200 , which is 1% higher than national average. While median income in Glendale remained $56991, which is 16% lower than national average.
Population
250290
Unemployment
5.8%
23% NAT AVG.
Poverty
17.2%
23% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$231200
1% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$56991
16% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1051
9% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
97
3% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 17
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 14
People Earning < $50,000
44.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.2
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability50%

Safety40%

Amenities95%

Diversity95%

Education60%

Commute50%

Is Glendale, Arizona safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Glendale, Arizona is 35% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Glendale is 13% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Glendale is 39% higher than national average. You have 1 in 223 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 36 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
8079
Violent : 1123
Property : 6956
Total Crime
35% NAT. AVG.
17% STATE AVG.
3162.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
13% NAT. AVG.
9% STATE AVG.
439.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
39% NAT. AVG.
22% STATE AVG.
2722.8 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Glendale
Violent crime
1 in 223
Property crime
1 in 36
Robbery
1 in 1203
Burglary
1 in 197
Assault
1 in 310
Car Theft
1 in 330
Glendale : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Arizona 16 15 5 19 9
In USA 787 800 556 882 552
Glendale : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Arizona 15 8 7 17 21
In USA 723 239 445 708 1122

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Glendale
Arizona
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 1123 439.6 484.81 387.8
Murder 24 9.4 6.91 6.5
Robbery 208 81.4 83.69 73.9
Assault 808 316.3 350.24 279.7
Rape 83 32.5 43.97 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Glendale
 Arizona
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 6956 2722.8 2227.65 1,958.2
Burglary 1273 498.3 329.96 314.2
Larceny 4924 1927.4 1655.99 1,398
Car Theft 759 297.1 241.69 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Glendale Arizona National Avg.
Services 97 98 100
Groceries 99 98 100
Health 92 98 100
Housing 89 97 100
Transportation 105 105 100
Utilities 107 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Glendale Arizona Country
Female 50.7% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.3% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Glendale Arizona Country
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 18.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 15% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4% 6.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Glendale Arizona Country
< 9th Grade 7% 5% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 24% 27.0%
Other College 24% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Glendale Arizona Country
White 44.8% 54.1% 60.1%
African American 6.9% 4.3% 12.2%
American Indian 1.3% 3.8% 0.6%
Asian 4.4% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 39% 31.5% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity