Glendale, CA vs San Dimas, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 37). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $81,219). San Dimas leads in cost of living index (166 vs 193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 187,050 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
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