Here's what it costs to live in Glendale, Arizona, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,528 per month, while the typical home is valued around $387,500. Households earn a median of $73,530 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 28. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,530
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,528
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$387,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
252,833
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Census ACS
28.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
19
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,542
Per month
Avg Home Value
$310,244
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85031 | — | $1,288 | $219,600 |
| ZIP 85033 | — | $1,209 | $224,600 |
| ZIP 85037 | — | $1,469 | $244,900 |
| ZIP 85301 | — | $1,076 | $192,200 |
| ZIP 85302 | — | $1,182 | $285,900 |
| ZIP 85303 | — | $1,399 | $255,500 |
| ZIP 85304 | — | $1,299 | $310,400 |
| ZIP 85305 | — | $1,728 | $345,800 |
| ZIP 85306 | — | $1,491 | $309,500 |
| ZIP 85307 | — | $1,624 | $290,900 |
Showing top 10 of 19 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
95°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.6%
The cost of living index for Glendale is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Glendale is $1,528 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Glendale is $73,530 per year.
The median home value in Glendale is $387,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Glendale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
