East Palo Alto, CA vs Glendale, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 16.6). East Palo Alto leads in median household income ($103,248 vs $81,219). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 59).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | Glendale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 62.9 (#1813) |
| Population | 28,216 | 187,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $1,197,708 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 193 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
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D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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