Glendora, California Income Statistics
Glendora Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Glendora Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Glendora | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,459 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $74,779 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 18.8% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 22.3% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Glendora is about 14% higher than in California. Income has been growing slower in Glendora (4.9%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 19% of adults in Glendora earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Glendora, California grew by 51.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $113,459 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Glendora
| Metric | Glendora | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.574 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $89,307 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $67,411 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 24.5% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Glendora, it is 0.574, about the same as California's 0.572, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 32% more than women's income in Glendora, California. Over a 35-year career, a 32% wage gap accumulates to roughly $766,360 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Glendora, California has narrowed from about 29% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2014, and was narrowest at 20% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,795 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Glendora | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 17.6% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,530 people are unemployed in Glendora, California.
The average commute time in Glendora is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Glendora, California has fallen from 7.8% to 5.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.2% in 2015 and fell as low as 5.4% in 2020.
Glendora, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Glendora, CA is typical in size for this group, 51,981 residents against a local median of 46,902, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Glendora, CA sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is median household income, 15% above the local median at $113,459 against $98,863. Glendora, CA has the highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora, CA | 51,981 | $113,459 #1/4 | 4.9%/yr #3/4 | 5.9% #2/4 | 0.574 #4/4 |
| San Dimas, CA | 34,372 | $109,442 | 3.9%/yr | 4.6% | 0.550 |
| Covina, CA | 51,499 | $98,863 | 5.4%/yr | 6.8% | 0.542 |
| Azusa, CA | 46,902 | $92,616 | 5.8%/yr | 6.3% | 0.554 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glendora, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Glendora, California.
How Rich Is Glendora, California?
Glendora has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $113,459, about 14% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Glendora, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Glendora, California rose 52%, from $74,677 to $113,459. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +52% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Glendora in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Glendora, California was $112,368, up 4% from $108,240 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Glendora in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Glendora, California was $98,525. By 2024 it had risen 15% to $113,459.
What is the Gini coefficient in Glendora, California?
The Gini coefficient in Glendora is 0.574. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Glendora, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Glendora, California has narrowed from about 29% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2014, and was narrowest at 20% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,795 since 2009.
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