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Glendale

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 134 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Glendale is a city in California with a population of 199,750. Glendale is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Glendale offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Glendale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Glendale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Glendale are highly rated.
About Glendale...
Population
199,750

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$675,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,431
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Glendale Rankings

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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      55.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      62.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      246.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,138
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      156.6
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Glendale

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,657
    National
    $55,322
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    Glendale Reviews

    134 reviews
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    I love Glendale. It's the city I was born and raised in. I love living in a beautiful city where you can find just about anything to do. We have great shopping malls with all the best stores. We have amazing food from all sorts of cuisines. Glendale is a very diverse city. Although a majority of the city is Armenian, you can find just about every other ethnicity in this awesome city. We have pretty good schools, but not the best. The high schools aren't as good as they used to be unfortunately. But Glendale is a great city to start and raise your family. You have endless opportunities to start a business. It is a very expensive city to live in, but it has so much to offer so it is definitely worth it!
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    Glendale is a great city. I say great because it feels safe. Is it as safe as 3 years ago? Maybe not, but still safer than many other cities in LA. Rent prices are really high in most of LA and Glendale prices are way up. I’ve always lived here and I’m starting to check out other areas because this is getting ridiculous. I’m not saying other areas will be much less, but you can probably get more for your money and not have another unit on the property. If I’m paying $3,000 for a house, I’m sorry, I don’t want other units on the property. Hope landlords are reading this. It’s getting crazy!
    Glendale quickly became my home after my move in 2005. Its a city that thrives on cultural awareness, acceptance, and family values. A place so welcoming you can walk down the street and say hello to a random stranger on any given day. The heart of the city has become the epicenter of vast job opportunities and a place to get out and experience the many authentic, culturally vast flavors our restaurants have to offer. So whether you're looking to have a good time, just passing by or looking to move here, Glendale is a place you will quickly come to love!