How many renters in Glendale, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.4% (±3.2 points) of renting households in Glendale, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.4% (±3.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.8% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.4% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glendale
| Share of income spent on rent | Glendale | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 10.3% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±1.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±1.7 points) | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±1.6 points) | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±1.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.8% (±2.8 points) | 43.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Glendale against Maricopa County, its state and the nation
| Glendale | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.4% (±3.2 points) | 52.6% (±0.7 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.8% (±2.8 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.4% (±1.4 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,361 (±$1,706) | $63,203 (±$842) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,528 (±$42) | $1,708 (±$8) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Glendale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Maricopa County (52.6%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (51.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Maricopa County, Glendale ranks 14 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Glendale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | — | 58.4% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Phoenix | 6.3 mi | 51.7% (±1.0 points) | Lower |
| Tolleson | 7.0 mi | 59.6% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Youngtown | 7.5 mi | 55.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun City | 7.8 mi | 68.2% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| El Mirage | 8.8 mi | 48.1% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Litchfield Park | 10 mi | 65.1% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Valley | 13 mi | 21.1% (±37.0 points) | Lower |
| Sun City West | 14 mi | 75.4% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Phoenix, AZ (51.7%), El Mirage, AZ (48.1%), Paradise Valley, AZ (21.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sun City, AZ (68.2%), Sun City West, AZ (75.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Goodyear | 64.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 9 | New River | 62.7% (±37.2 points) |
| 10 | Guadalupe | 61.5% (±18.6 points) |
| 11 | Anthem | 61.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | Tolleson | 59.6% (±17.7 points) |
| 13 | Peoria | 59.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 14 | Glendale | 58.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 15 | Surprise | 55.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 16 | Youngtown | 55.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Avondale | 55.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Mesa | 55.1% (±1.9 points) |
| 19 | Tempe | 52.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 20 | Fountain Hills | 52.4% (±10.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Glendale
Are renters in Glendale rent-burdened?
58.4% of renting households in Glendale pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Glendale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glendale, AZ spends 34.4% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, Arizona
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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