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Glendale, CA vs Castaic, CA

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- Household income in Castaic, is 71% more than it is in Glendale and is 46% above the National Average.
- Glendale unemployment rate is 10.3%.
- Castaic unemployment rate is 10.9%.
 Glendale, CACastaic, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$41,080  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$127,344$69,021
 Family Median Income$86,222  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Glendale, CACastaic, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.5%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock3.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock4.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock24.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock21.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Glendale, CACastaic, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance16.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock6.8%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.9%1.2%
 Education, library5.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.9%13.1%
Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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Reviews for Castaic    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits  More

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Over 12 years ago

I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any  More

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