Glendale, Arizona

Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities

Southwest Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Glendale is an Arizona city with a population of approximately 254K, part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $405,789. Median household income is $66,375.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 254K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $405,789 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $66,375 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.3 minutes
  • Part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

253,855

Source: Census ACS

$405,789

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$66,375

Source: Census ACS

28.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

40

Source: Walk Score

109 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Maricopa County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 980,016
Republican 1,051,531
Leans R+3.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 50.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 40/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.3

Location

Glendale, AZ (33.5311, -112.1767)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.