Here's what it costs to live in Glendale, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,182 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,102,300. Households earn a median of $88,393 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 58. 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.
$88,393
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,182
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,102,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,863
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,085
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,601
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,298
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
190,748
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Census ACS
58.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,254
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,052,293
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 90039 | — | $1,996 | $1,139,300 |
| ZIP 90041 | — | $1,747 | $1,042,100 |
| ZIP 91011 | — | $3,501 | $1,982,600 |
| ZIP 91020 | — | $2,056 | $892,500 |
| ZIP 91046 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 91201 | — | $1,937 | $1,036,400 |
| ZIP 91202 | — | $2,187 | $1,061,900 |
| ZIP 91203 | — | $2,209 | $644,900 |
| ZIP 91204 | — | $1,844 | $768,100 |
| ZIP 91205 | — | $1,815 | $780,300 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.3%
The cost of living index for Glendale is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Glendale is $2,182 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Glendale is $88,393 per year.
The median home value in Glendale is $1,102,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Glendale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 58.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California 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
