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Glendale
  • City in California

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Glendale is a city in California with a population of 196,512. Glendale is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Glendale offers residents an urban suburban mix 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.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$865,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,835
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Glendale Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    71.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    9.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    68.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    257.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,349.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    219
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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