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.
Median Household Income
$88,393
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,182
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,102,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,863
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,085
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,601
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,298
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
58.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,187
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,184,675
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Glendale?
The cost of living index for Glendale is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Glendale?
The median gross rent in Glendale is $2,182 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Glendale?
The median household income in Glendale is $88,393 per year.
What is the median home value in Glendale?
The median home value in Glendale is $1,102,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Glendale?
Glendale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 58.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Glendale?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
