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Glendale, AZ

Founded 1887Maricopa CountyElev. 351 m
Population
250,193
Median home
$347,000
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
104
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Glendale

With about 250,193 residents, Glendale is one of Arizona's notable places. Glendale was founded in 1887 and sits in Maricopa County. The median age is 34.5 and the median household income is $70,139. Homes carry a median value of $347,000, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (43.2%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
250,193
Median age
34.5
Median household income
$70,139
Per-capita income
$31,981
Poverty rate
16.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
28 min
Work from home
13.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.2%
Hispanic or Latino40.5%
Black6.6%
Asian4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.3%
Sales & office23.2%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$347,000
Median gross rent
$1,397/mo
Owner-occupied
57.6%
Median year built
1986
Households
86,733
Avg. household size
2.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Glendale has 104 public schools — 54 elementary, 2 middle, 38 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 48 schools
Reading40%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Apollo High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arizona Insight AcademyHighGrades 7–12charter
Cactus High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Copper Canyon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Crown Point High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Deer Valley AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Deer Valley High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Glendale High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Glendale Union OnlineHighGrades 9–12
Glenview College Preparatory High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Hope High School OnlineHighGrades 9–12charter
Independence High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Intelli-School GlendaleHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% above national
Glendale582
Arizona429
United States386
↑ 71% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% above national
Glendale2,924
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Glendale Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

27 facilities in Glendale report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Coplin Manufacturing Inc · Maricopa CountyPvs Dx Inc. · Maricopa CountyFirebird Products Llc · Maricopa CountyCorning Optical Communications Rf Llc · Maricopa CountyLegends Furniture Inc · Maricopa CountyWm Lamptracker, Inc. · Maricopa CountySteris Labs Inc · Maricopa CountyAgua Fria Generating Station · Maricopa CountyHf Sinclair Asphalt Co Llc - Glendale Az · Maricopa CountyArizona Polymer Flooring Inc · Maricopa CountyCemex Inc Glendale Plant · Maricopa CountyHartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co. Inc. · Maricopa County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Maricopa County
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Glendale is in Maricopa County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Glendale was founded in 1887 and sits in Maricopa County. Elevation ~351 m.

Map of Glendale
Glendale, AZ
Where Glendale is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

First National Bank of Glendale BuildingBeet Sugar FactoryGlendale Woman's Club ClubhouseFirst Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale SanctuaryGlendale Grammar School One-room Class BuildingTinker, C.H., HouseGlendale High School AuditoriumMcNair, Jonas, House
Notable people from Glendale
Brady EllisonMarty RobbinsBradley PierceBrandon McDonaldCraig MabbittDaniel McdonnellTravis PetersonArianna RomeroAngel GoodrichNick Evans
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Nearby cities
Phoenix (6 mi)El Mirage (9 mi)Paradise Valley (13 mi)Avondale (17 mi)Tempe (18 mi)Surprise (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Glendale, AZ (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Glendale, Arizona.

Linda Marie Martin, 66
Glendale · 85303
AKA Linda Marie Harrod, Linda Marie Remick
Angel Flores, 30
Glendale · 85302
AKA Angel Cordova Flores, Angel Cordova Flores
Luis Gabino Perez, 49
Glendale · 85301
Edward Vargas Ramirez, 70
Glendale · 85301
AKA X Johnny, Edward F Ramirez
Kenneth Lee Smith, 86
Glendale · Wake County · 85307
George Walker, 53
Glendale · 85302
AKA George Kay Walker, George K Walker
George J Johnson, 42
Glendale · 85301
AKA George Johnson, George Jerome Johnson
Paul Fuentes Flores, 81
Glendale · 85301
AKA Paul F Flores, Paul Fuentas Flores
Joseph Taylor, 35
Glendale · Mecklenburg County · 85305
AKA Joseph Derrick Talor, Joseph Derrick Iii Taylor
Clarence Allen Smith, 65
Glendale · 85301
AKA Charles Allan Green, Reginald Allen Green
Charles Dewitt Primus, 64
Glendale · 85301
AKA Charles John Dewitt, Charles Dewitt Primos
Joseph Edward Roberts, 80
Glendale · 85301
AKA Joseph Addison, Billy Joe Crater
Jason P Thomasson, 51
Glendale · 85302
AKA Jason Paul Thomasson
Jason Pete Hernandez, 48
Glendale · 85303
AKA Jason Hernandez, Jason Peter Hernandez
Sergio Juarez, 50
Glendale · 85302
AKA Sergio Juarez, Sergio Anthony Juarez
Guadalupe Carlos Rodriguez, 48
Glendale · 85301
AKA Guadalupe Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Glendale — frequently asked

What is the population of Glendale, Arizona?
Glendale has a population of about 250,193, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Glendale?
The median home value in Glendale is $347,000, and the median gross rent is $1,397/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Glendale safe? What is the crime rate?
Glendale Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 582 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Glendale face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maricopa County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Glendale?
Glendale has 104 public schools (54 elementary, 2 middle, 38 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Glendale?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Glendale. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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