The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 91201 sells for about $1,300,000, or $785 per square foot.
Prices are up +51.95% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,300 a month.
ZIP 91201 — Glendale
The 91201 housing market remains tight with limited inventory, supporting high median sale prices despite broader economic headwinds. While year-over-year price growth has moderated, the area continues to attract buyers due to its central location and proximity to major employment hubs. Current conditions reflect a stable but competitive environment for prospective homeowners.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals working in the Burbank/Glendale media corridor who prioritize access to urban amenities and established neighborhoods.
Median prices moved up 52.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 91201, Los Angeles County, CA
Crime rates in the Glendale area are generally lower than the Los Angeles County average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a consistent presence to manage urban safety trends.
The area is served by the Glendale Unified School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to the Verdugo Mountains and urban-wildland interface, necessitating adherence to strict local fire-safety codes.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Glendale and Burbank employment hubs, including major media, entertainment, and healthcare employers.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Los Angeles County, California) — County Assessment Roll: Requires all real property to be appraised by the County Assessor to establish an assessed value, which serves as the basis for all property tax levies.
Residents benefit from proximity to the I-5 and SR-134 freeways, providing direct access to Downtown Los Angeles and the Burbank media district.
The ZIP features access to the Verdugo Mountains for hiking, several local community parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of downtown Glendale.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's central location and limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by the entertainment, healthcare, and retail sectors, with major employers including Disney, Warner Bros, and Glendale Adventist Medical Center.
The area is served by the Glendale Beeline bus system and is within reach of Metrolink stations in Glendale and Burbank.
Ongoing development focuses on infill multi-family housing and mixed-use projects near the downtown core.
The Los Angeles County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically occurring upon change of ownership.
Parcels are subject to standard Los Angeles County property tax levies, including school district and community college district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk, with many carriers tightening underwriting standards in the area.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 91201 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Universal Studios Hollywood4.63.9 mi
- Universal CityWalk Hollywood4.63.9 mi
- Kidspace Children's Museum4.67.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Burbank4.31.8 mi
- Sherman Oaks Castle Park4.410 mi
- Dodger Stadium4.76.9 mi
- SoFi Stadium4.614.7 mi
- Crypto.com Arena4.78.4 mi
- Rose Bowl Stadium4.47.2 mi
- Kia Forum4.514.4 mi
- Universal Studios Hollywood4.63.9 mi
- Griffith Observatory4.73.1 mi
- Dodger Stadium4.76.9 mi
- Hollywood Sign4.62.6 mi
- Hollywood Walk of Fame44.7 mi
- Griffith Observatory4.73.1 mi
- Santa Monica Pier4.615.9 mi
- Hollywood Sign4.62.6 mi
- The Getty4.811.9 mi
- Hollywood Walk of Fame44.7 mi
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens4.810.5 mi
- Lake Hollywood Park4.73.1 mi
- Los Angeles Zoo4.31.1 mi
- Descanso Gardens4.75.5 mi
- Griffith Park4.71.8 mi
- Rancho Park Golf Course & Driving Range4.210.8 mi
- Wilson & Harding Golf Courses4.21.3 mi
- Monterey Park Golf Club4.410.4 mi
- Scholl Canyon Golf Course4.25.4 mi
- Woodley Lakes Golf Course4.411.2 mi
- The Grove4.67.3 mi
- Westfield Century City4.510.2 mi
- Glendale Galleria4.52.4 mi
- Grand Central Market4.58.2 mi
- USC Village4.79.6 mi
- Los Angeles International Airport3.916.5 mi
- Hollywood Burbank Airport4.44.4 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.625.3 mi
- Van Nuys Airport4.611.5 mi
- Santa Monica Airport4.713.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hiking and biking trails with panoramic views.
Historic park featuring the Brand Library and Art Center.
Major outdoor shopping and entertainment destination nearby.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 23.0% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $1,599,000 (23.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $1,599,000 (+23% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.