The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 91202 sells for about $1,940,000, or $826 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 9.33 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,311 a month.
ZIP 91202 — Glendale
The 91202 housing market is characterized by extremely tight inventory and high demand, resulting in rapid sales and premium pricing. While the median sold price remains high, the market is currently constrained by a lack of active listings, which keeps competition intense for available properties.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a balance between suburban character and proximity to Los Angeles employment hubs, as well as investors targeting high-demand rental properties.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 10.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 91202, Los Angeles County, CA
The area is served by the Glendale Unified School District, which generally maintains strong academic performance ratings within the region.
The area faces standard Southern California risks, including wildfire exposure in hillside sections and seismic activity common to the Los Angeles basin.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to major Los Angeles employment hubs and a mix of local retail and professional services, with steady demand for residential infill.
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%).
Residents typically commute via the Glendale Freeway (SR-2) or I-5 toward downtown Los Angeles or the Burbank media district, with transit options available via local bus lines.
The area features proximity to Kenneth Village for local shopping and dining, with access to nearby regional parks and hiking trails in the Verdugo Mountains.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with rents reflecting the area's desirability and proximity to major employment centers.
The economy is driven by a mix of local retail, professional services, and proximity to the major media and entertainment industries in neighboring Burbank and Glendale.
The area is served by major highway corridors including the SR-2 and I-5, facilitating access to the broader Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and the modernization of existing housing stock.
The Los Angeles County Assessor manages property valuations, applying Proposition 13 protections to limit annual assessment increases.
Parcels are subject to standard county-wide property tax levies, including school district bonds and municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the broader California insurance market volatility.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 91202 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 Hollywood4.65.2 mi
- Universal CityWalk Hollywood4.65.3 mi
- Kidspace Children's Museum4.66.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Burbank4.32.6 mi
- Sherman Oaks Castle Park4.411.3 mi
- Dodger Stadium4.76.8 mi
- SoFi Stadium4.615.4 mi
- Crypto.com Arena4.78.7 mi
- Rose Bowl Stadium4.45.9 mi
- Kia Forum4.515.1 mi
- Universal Studios Hollywood4.65.2 mi
- Griffith Observatory4.73.9 mi
- Dodger Stadium4.76.8 mi
- Hollywood Sign4.63.8 mi
- Hollywood Walk of Fame45.8 mi
- Griffith Observatory4.73.9 mi
- Santa Monica Pier4.617.1 mi
- Hollywood Sign4.63.8 mi
- The Getty4.813.2 mi
- Hollywood Walk of Fame45.8 mi
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens4.89.3 mi
- Lake Hollywood Park4.74.3 mi
- Los Angeles Zoo4.31.8 mi
- Descanso Gardens4.74.1 mi
- Griffith Park4.72.6 mi
- Rancho Park Golf Course & Driving Range4.212 mi
- Monterey Park Golf Club4.49.8 mi
- Wilson & Harding Golf Courses4.22 mi
- Scholl Canyon Golf Course4.24.1 mi
- Alhambra Golf Course4.410.5 mi
- The Grove4.68.4 mi
- Westfield Century City4.511.4 mi
- Glendale Galleria4.51.7 mi
- Grand Central Market4.58.2 mi
- The Shops at Santa Anita4.512.7 mi
- Los Angeles International Airport3.917.4 mi
- Hollywood Burbank Airport4.45.4 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.625.3 mi
- Van Nuys Airport4.612.7 mi
- Santa Monica Airport4.714.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A local historic shopping district offering boutique retail and dining options.
Provides extensive hiking trails and natural open space bordering the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.