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130 discussions from residents and visitors

benjamin_girl

Raising a family in Glendale — thoughts?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 250K, Glendale is a mid-size city. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?

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Brooklyn

Healthcare options in Glendale?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $347,000, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new developme...

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Avery Scott

Best neighborhoods to rent in Glendale?

Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this?

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benjamin_girl

Cheapest neighborhoods in Glendale?

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hou...

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Olivia F.

Glendale job market vs New York

Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 339.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a mid-size city city with about 250K people. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for th...

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David M.

Glendale vs Seattle — which is better?

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. With a population of 250K, Glendale is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $347,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

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Noah R.

Things Glendale needs to improve

First post here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 250K people. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a ...

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orlando_declan

Is Glendale worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2007. Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be ro...

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Silas Thompson

Glendale is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and With a population of 250K, Glendale is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 250K people. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in r...

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Dominic Gutierrez

Top 5 things I love about Glendale

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a mid-size city city with about 250K people. Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here?

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James Patel

Is Glendale worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 339.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Joshua Ortiz

Most overrated things about Glendale

First post here. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Downtown has improved ...

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Leah Sanchez

Is it worth buying in Glendale?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 250K, Glendale is a mid-size city. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

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Aurora Rogers

Cost of living reality check — Glendale

Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $347,000, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Glendale? Night life is ...

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James Patel

Is Glendale still affordable?

So, I'm a 46-year-old firefighter and Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 339.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes s...

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Allison S.

Rent vs buy in Glendale — what makes sense?

So, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Looking forward to hearing from y...

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Avery Scott

Best apartments in Glendale under ?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. The median home value here is around $347,000, which seems about average. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a hug...

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Emmett

Should I move to Glendale or stay in St. Louis?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Charlotte and The median home value here is around $347,000, which seems about average. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. The food scene here is surpr...

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Isabella Green

Is it worth buying in Glendale?

Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 250K people. Homes are going for about $347,000 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Asher Bailey

Considering Glendale vs Chicago — help me decide

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. Median household income is $70,139, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most...

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Sean G.

Housing in Glendale compared to Omaha

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? Cheers.

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Avery Scott

What I wish I knew before living in Glendale

Hello, Just moved here 9 months ago and Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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Dominic Gutierrez

Glendale is underrated, change my mind

Hello, The median home value here is around $347,000, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Glendale? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Autumn Thomas

Couple moving to Glendale from out of state

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Charlotte and Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 339.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. Household incomes average around $70,139 in Glendale. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. Tr...

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William

Anyone else love living in Glendale?

So, I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $347,000 on average. Average temperature is around 74°F, so it's warm year-round. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you ...

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Wyatt R.

Things Glendale needs to improve

I've been here for 16 years and Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 339.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any help is appreciated. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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Brooklyn

Affordable areas near Glendale?

OK so I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 250K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 339.8 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. There's a real sense of communi...

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