Glendale, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 195,601
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Geography

Glendale is located in Southern California on the east side of the San Fernando Valley.

Cultural Attractions

The town has a number of performing arts venues, including the Glendale Centre Theatre, the longest continuously run "Center Staged" theater in the nation.

Recreation

Glendale boasts 32 city parks, as well as some historic buildings.

Historical

Since the city's 1906 incorportation, several land annexations have contributed to the city's current area of 30.5 square miles. Glendale started with just 1,482 acres.

Economy

Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Stores, Dreamworks SKG, International House of Pancakes, and Signa Healthcare all base their corporate operations in Glendale.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
195,601
Population under 55:
73.7%
Population over 55:
26.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Los Angeles

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
85°F July High, 29°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$43,834
Median home price:
$453,550
Average property tax:
$952

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
12.7%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
30
Middle schools:
12
High schools:
10

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
37
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
50

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
3/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
112/7
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
147/8

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
1006

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