Glendale, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 261,377 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3863.2 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.66% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 87,442 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Glendale declined by 1.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 253,008 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Glendale has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,229 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.93% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Glendale is about 8% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $326,818 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,403 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Glendale is about 19.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,403 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Glendale spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 220 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.4 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.9 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 220 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,829 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,957 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,470 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Glendale is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Glendale has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Glendale has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Glendale, Arizona.
What is the population of Glendale, Arizona?
The population of Glendale, Arizona is 261,377, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Glendale, Arizona?
The population density of Glendale, Arizona is 3863.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Glendale, Arizona?
The median household income in Glendale, Arizona is $71,229, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Glendale, Arizona?
The median home price in Glendale, Arizona is $326,818, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Glendale, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Glendale, Arizona is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.