2025 Compare Cities People:
Glendale, CA vs Riverside, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Riverside is 0% more densely populated than Glendale.
- People are 12.2% less likely to be married in Riverside.
- The Median Age is 9.3 years younger in Riverside.
 Glendale, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock314,858329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.938.4
 space3
 Population - 2010191,729  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock255,166285,036,114
 Population - 1990180,038  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.8%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,875.093.4
 Land Area30.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Glendale, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Glendale, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 White61.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%12.2%
 Asian13.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock54.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Glendale, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Married Population50.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.6%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock3.382.60
 Households73,394  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock65,02080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,665  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.7%  Unlock10.8%
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Glendale

Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

   |    Reply

I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Riverside


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.