Living in Glendale, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glendale · Census data 2020–2024
Glendale has 4,531 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $71,250 (25% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $413,500, the median rent is $1,815/month.
Glendale at a glance
- Population
- 4,531
- Median age
- 30.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $413,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,815/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 3.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Glendale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glendale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glendale the median home value is $413,500, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,815 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,886 a month in housing costs.
Glendale median household income
The median household income in Glendale is $71,250 and the income per person is $47,933. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Glendale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,902
- Owner-occupied
- 3.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 96.1%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.69
Glendale demographics
- Population
- 4,531
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 2.4%
- Households
- 2,688
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glendale ›
Education in Glendale
54.6% of adults 25 and older in Glendale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glendale
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Glendale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 4,531 | $71,250 | $413,500 | $1,815 |
| Holly Hills | 2,572 | $122,391 | $702,000 | — |
| Four Square Mile | 23,024 | $80,903 | $474,200 | $1,833 |
| Cherry Hills Village | 6,354 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Englewood | 34,129 | $86,800 | $572,900 | $1,668 |
| Denver | 718,877 | $94,718 | $616,000 | $1,831 |
| Sheridan | 6,005 | $60,608 | $380,600 | $1,622 |
| Greenwood Village | 15,420 | $149,029 | $1,237,800 | $2,123 |
| Edgewater | 4,932 | $76,591 | $636,900 | $1,652 |
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What is the median household income in Glendale, CO?
The median household income in Glendale is $71,250, 25% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glendale?
The median home value in Glendale is $413,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Glendale?
The median gross rent in Glendale is $1,815 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Glendale, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Glendale?
The median age in Glendale is 30.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Glendale?
The average commute to work in Glendale is 22 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glendale?
The unemployment rate in Glendale is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glendale?
54.6% of adults in Glendale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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