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Glendale
  • City in California
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Glendale

#27 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Glendale is a city in California with a population of 196,512. Glendale is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Glendale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Glendale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Glendale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Glendale are highly rated.
    About Glendale...
    Population
    196,512
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $865,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,835
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      66%
    • Own
      34%
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    Glendale Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Glendale

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      51
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      43.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      203.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,177.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      216.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Glendale

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,488
    National
    $69,021
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