Glendale’s neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You’ve got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there’s a neighborhood for everyone in Glendale.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in California thanks in part to tons of entertainment and jobs, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine in Glendale. Some neighborhoods aren’t as safe as others.
So the question arises, which Glendale neighborhoods are the most dangerous and which are the safest?
Today, we’ll use Saturday Night Science to determine which Glendale hoods need a little tender loving care – the sore thumbs of the Glendale area if you will. Realistically, you can’t expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Chevy Chase ranks way above the rest.
We examined 33 of Glendale’s neighborhoods to find out the most dangerous places to live. These places don’t quite measure up to Glendale’s reputation.
Table Of Contents: Top 10 | Methodology | Summary | Table
So what’s the worst neighborhood to live in Glendale for 2024? According to the most recent census data, Moorpark looks to be the worst neighborhood in Glendale.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Glendale that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don’t blame the messenger.
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The 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Glendale For 2024
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Population: 2,461
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 123
Property Crime Per 100k: 1,913
Median Home Value: $513,550 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $58,934 (3rd worst)
More on Moorpark: Data
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Population: 9,488
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 144
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,257
Median Home Value: $436,900 (worst)
Median Income: $60,055 (6th worst)
More on Pacific Edison: Data
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Population: 15,520
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 260
Property Crime Per 100k: 5,412
Median Home Value: $616,908 (8th worst)
Median Income: $61,009 (9th worst)
More on City Center: Data
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Population: 6,812
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 385
Property Crime Per 100k: 3,069
Median Home Value: $630,100 (10th worst)
Median Income: $60,085 (7th worst)
More on Tropico: Data
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Population: 1,669
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 142
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,736
Median Home Value: $539,150 (4th worst)
Median Income: $67,877 (12th worst)
More on Fremont Park: Data
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Population: 6,576
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 119
Property Crime Per 100k: 1,854
Median Home Value: $657,250 (13th worst)
Median Income: $59,584 (5th worst)
More on Somerset: Data
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Population: 12,214
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 145
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,004
Median Home Value: $535,243 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $62,086 (10th worst)
More on Vineyard: Data
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Population: 3,423
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 111
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,348
Median Home Value: $772,550 (20th worst)
Median Income: $73,856 (13th worst)
More on Riverside Rancho: Data
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Population: 1,846
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 124
Property Crime Per 100k: 1,500
Median Home Value: $653,000 (12th worst)
Median Income: $85,429 (17th worst)
More on Glenoake Canyon: Data
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Population: 3,043
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 66
Property Crime Per 100k: 1,813
Median Home Value: $658,767 (14th worst)
Median Income: $60,131 (8th worst)
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Methodology: How we determined the most dangerous Glendale neighborhoods in 2024
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We plugged the following criteria into Saturday Night Science to get the worst neighborhoods in Glendale:
- High crime (Estimated)
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one’s willing to pay to live here)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Glendale, California for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criterion into a “Worst Score.”
The neighborhood with the lowest “Worst Score” ranks as the most dangerous neighborhood of Glendale.
The article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. We updated this article for 2024. This report is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Glendale.
Skip to the end to see the list of all 33 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Glendale
Well, there you have it — the worst of the neighborhoods in Glendale with Moorpark landing at the bottom of the pack.
The worst neighborhoods in Glendale are Moorpark, Pacific Edison, City Center, Tropico, Fremont Park, Somerset, Vineyard, Riverside Rancho, Glenoake Canyon, and Grand Central.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Glendale aren’t all bad. Chevy Chase takes the cake as the best place to live in Glendale.
The best neighborhoods in Glendale are Chevy Chase, Scholl Canyon, El Miradero, Verdugo Mountains, and Verdugo Woodlands.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Most Dangerous Neighborhoods To Live In Glendale For 2024?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorpark | 2,461 | $513,550 | $58,934 |
| 2 | Pacific Edison | 9,488 | $436,900 | $60,055 |
| 3 | City Center | 15,520 | $616,908 | $61,009 |
| 4 | Tropico | 6,812 | $630,100 | $60,085 |
| 5 | Fremont Park | 1,669 | $539,150 | $67,877 |
| 6 | Somerset | 6,576 | $657,250 | $59,584 |
| 7 | Vineyard | 12,214 | $535,243 | $62,086 |
| 8 | Riverside Rancho | 3,423 | $772,550 | $73,856 |
| 9 | Glenoake Canyon | 1,846 | $653,000 | $85,429 |
| 10 | Grand Central | 3,043 | $658,767 | $60,131 |
| 11 | Citrus Grove | 16,000 | $608,582 | $50,757 |
| 12 | Grandview | 9,136 | $688,175 | $65,206 |
| 13 | Mariposa | 15,130 | $590,050 | $48,291 |
| 14 | Woodbury | 4,105 | $847,775 | $88,346 |
| 15 | Adams Hill | 5,406 | $644,167 | $59,172 |
| 16 | Verdugo Viejo | 9,485 | $539,650 | $75,236 |
| 17 | Glenwood | 8,886 | $853,386 | $86,848 |
| 18 | College Hills | 1,912 | $1,012,733 | $108,975 |
| 19 | Crescenta Highlands | 10,817 | $712,400 | $102,487 |
| 20 | Sparr Heights | 1,343 | $918,867 | $82,066 |
| 21 | Pelanconi | 1,855 | $676,850 | $77,721 |
| 22 | Greenbriar | 1,839 | $887,700 | $122,241 |
| 23 | Montecito Park | 1,191 | $875,800 | $97,807 |
| 24 | Rossmoyne | 9,222 | $628,850 | $112,014 |
| 25 | Montrose Verdugo City | 7,833 | $739,640 | $87,835 |
| 26 | Oakmont | 1,033 | $904,600 | $99,369 |
| 27 | San Rafael Hills | 1,207 | $734,400 | $139,593 |
| 28 | Brockmont | 889 | $1,225,800 | $122,629 |
| 29 | Verdugo Woodlands | 7,273 | $1,018,940 | $145,745 |
| 30 | Verdugo Mountains | 4,314 | $1,225,800 | $112,279 |
| 31 | El Miradero | 3,931 | $896,250 | $125,863 |
| 32 | Scholl Canyon | 1,021 | $1,092,200 | $133,330 |
| 33 | Chevy Chase | 3,488 | $1,016,000 | $170,146 |
