Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Glendale

Affordability in Glendale, AZ

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Glendale is $1,528 and the median household income is $73,530 annually, with renters making up 43% of occupied households. Glendale has 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 1,001 total affordable units across the city.

Safety

The Glendale Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 494 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

None of the 13 HUD-assisted properties in Glendale are located in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Glendale

The area around assisted properties in Glendale scores as follows, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect walkability, transit access, and bikeability near these specific locations.

• Walk Score: 62 - Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot.
• Transit Score: 39 - Some Transit. A few nearby public transit options are available.
• Bike Score: 64. Biking is a reasonable option for some trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 102 schools across 31 districts serve Glendale, including 55 elementary, 2 middle, 41 high schools, and 4 other schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Glendale, AZ

The median household income in Glendale is $73,530 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,528, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise exceed a manageable share of that income. Glendale has 13 income-restricted properties covering 1,001 units to help bridge that gap.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 13 affordable housing properties in Glendale were mapped for flood zone exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood risk for HUD-assisted housing in this city is effectively zero based on current flood data.