Glendale, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$985,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Glendale has 196 homes for sale at a median list price of $985,000, typically selling in about 39 days.
Glendale Market Analysis
Homes in Glendale, CA carry a median list price of $985,000. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $690. The median price moved from $1.3M in February to $1.2M in July, a 6.1% decrease over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 14 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Right now 196 homes are on the market in Glendale, CA. 90 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Six bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $2.8M, with one bedroom homes starting the range at $475,000. Single family homes make up about 48.5% of current inventory, with condos accounting for another 43.9%. The area spans nine ZIP codes, including 91206, 91202, and 91203.
Glendale Rental Market
Rentals in Glendale, CA carry a median asking rent of $3,000. The median rent moved from $3,100 in February to $3,000 in July, a 3.2% decrease over six months. Right now 200 rentals are on the market in Glendale, CA.
Glendale Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 13% over the last six months and 8% over the past year, and 62% of current listings are under 30 days old. At the same time, 32% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$985K
↑ 8% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.1 months of supply
Balanced Supply196 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~39 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 19% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Glendale
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
35%
Homeowners
65%
Renters
Homeownership is 20.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
73,179 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$6,633/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,966/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,022/mo
Glendale
A typical home costs about 94% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$284K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
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20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $392K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$800K)
Price Reductions
63 listings have reduced their price
32% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.7% (~$56K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Glendale, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Glendale, CA?
The median list price in Glendale is $985,000 as of August 2026, based on 196 active listings.
Is Glendale a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Glendale currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 4.1 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Glendale?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 14 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 39 days.
Are home prices in Glendale going up or down?
The median sale price in Glendale is up about 7.7% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Glendale, CA?
There are 196 homes for sale in Glendale right now, including 19 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Glendale?
The median asking rent in Glendale is $3,000 per month, across 200 active rental listings.