Population 8,010 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Glendale
Household size in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.90 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.95 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 3.02 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.90 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | +0.00 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Downtown Glendale has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 34.1 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 35.2 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 36.1 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 36.3 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +2.2 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Downtown Glendale is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Still, the population here is older than in Glendale overall, where the median age is 36.3. The median age has climbed from 31.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 15.9% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 15.6% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 15.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Downtown Glendale: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Glendale. The single-parent share has fallen 8.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Glendale
Renters in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 35.6% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.2% | 41.2% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 41.4% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 39.5% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Glendale: 52.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −4.5 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Downtown Glendale: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1984 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1985 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1986 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Downtown Glendale run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $735 | $1,048 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $1,085 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $862 | $1,229 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,237 | $1,744 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$502 | +$695 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Glendale costs $1,237 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $502 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Glendale
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 20.6% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 21.0% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 22.1% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 24.7% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Glendale: 15.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 83.6% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.8% | 83.9% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 84.0% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.5% | 85.1% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Downtown Glendale never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Glendale
| Period | Downtown Glendale | Glendale | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 10.6% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Glendale is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Glendale compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Glendale | 2.44 | 38.4 | 16.0% | 52.6% | 4.7% | 1973 | $1,237 | 15.0% | 83.5% | 5.7% |
| Windsor Square | 2.69 | 37.0 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 7.0% | 1978 | $1,776 | 27.6% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| Greenbriar | 2.68 | 41.1 | 7.8% | 33.5% | 4.5% | 1978 | $1,489 | 25.0% | 92.2% | 6.8% |
| Ironwood Terrace | 3.83 | 33.7 | 20.8% | 31.1% | 3.0% | 1974 | $1,661 | 10.8% | 69.9% | 8.2% |
| Alahambra | 3.05 | 31.8 | 24.2% | 52.4% | 10.8% | 1970 | $1,425 | 25.7% | 79.2% | 7.3% |
| Maryvale | 3.48 | 29.6 | 25.2% | 47.1% | 7.5% | 1980 | $1,594 | 14.5% | 72.5% | 6.6% |
| Cactus Gale | 2.93 | 33.9 | 13.9% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 1976 | $1,958 | 18.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Cartwright | 3.48 | 30.8 | 26.7% | 46.3% | 3.4% | 1974 | $1,519 | 11.3% | 67.9% | 9.6% |
| North Mountain | 2.61 | 38.3 | 14.9% | 45.3% | 6.9% | 1976 | $1,667 | 28.6% | 86.1% | 7.2% |
| Alta Loma | 2.42 | 41.4 | 16.1% | 24.6% | 5.4% | 1991 | $1,729 | 21.1% | 86.6% | 4.7% |
| Encanto | 2.07 | 37.2 | 9.6% | 58.8% | 11.2% | 1969 | $1,556 | 41.9% | 87.6% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Glendale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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