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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Abigail Ross

Career opportunities in Glendale, CA

Alright, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 192K people. Household incomes average around $84,262 in Glendale. With a population of 192K, Glendale is a mid-size city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The scho...

6 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Scarlett R.

Internet providers in Glendale?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $2,095 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 192K, Glendale is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

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Avery Morgan

Raising a family in Glendale — thoughts?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $84,262 in Glendale. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Ian P.

Best industries in Glendale right now

Median household income is $84,262, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? TIA! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new dev...

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Lawrence B.

Anyone work in healthcare in Glendale?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent...

25 replies 51 upvotes jobs
Scarlett R.

Why I chose Glendale over bigger cities

It's a a mid-size city city with about 192K people. With a population of 192K, Glendale is a mid-size city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real s...

0 replies 58 upvotes living
Kayden Diaz

Best kept secrets of Glendale, CA

Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Skylar Scott

Glendale quality of life — am I missing something?

Hey, I'm a 50-year-old pharmacist and With a population of 192K, Glendale is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $84,262 in Glendale. Homes are going for about $1,043,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wors...

0 replies 14 upvotes living
Kayden Diaz

Unpopular opinion about Glendale

Hey, Median household income is $84,262, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned?

2 replies 31 upvotes best-worst
Bella Garcia

Day-to-day life in Glendale, CA

OK so I'm a 24-year-old police officer and It's a a mid-size city city with about 192K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Madeline Reed

Commute times in Glendale — how bad?

We have two kids and Rent is about $2,095/month for a decent place. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but stil...

7 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Abigail Ross

Working remotely from Glendale

Hey, The median home value here is around $1,043,900, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

14 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Nevaeh Cook

Most overrated things about Glendale

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $84,262 in Glendale. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $1,043,900, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely risi...

9 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Skylar Scott

Job market in Glendale for tech?

Hey folks, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Christian W.

Co-working spaces in Glendale?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance!

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Caroline W.

Glendale housing prices — when will it stop?

OK so I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $84,262 in Glendale. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great.

2 replies 46 upvotes housing
Caroline W.

Best coffee shops in Glendale?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $1,043,900 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Timothy E.

What to expect moving to Glendale?

Hi all, I work in consulting and Median household income is $84,262, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has impro...

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Elizabeth

Pros and cons of Glendale after 8 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 192K, Glendale is a mid-size city. Rent is about $2,095/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,095 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

7 replies 42 upvotes living
Caroline W.

Is Glendale good for remote workers?

Alright, I'm originally from Austin and Rent is about $2,095/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very ...

2 replies 37 upvotes jobs
Kayden Diaz

Career opportunities in Glendale, CA

Been living here since 2020. Crime rate is something to consider — Glendale sits at 114.0 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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Lucas K.

Glendale housing prices — when will it stop?

Hello, Homes are going for about $1,043,900 on average. The median home value here is around $1,043,900, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

1 replies 38 upvotes housing
Isabella M.

Is Glendale worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2015. Rent is about $2,095/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It...

11 replies 41 upvotes moving
Lawrence B.

Is Glendale walkable?

Random thought, I'm single, late 20s, and Homes are going for about $1,043,900 on average. Rent is about $2,095/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 192K people. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not pe...

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Avery Morgan

How are the schools in Glendale?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $1,043,900, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?

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miles_walker

Healthcare options in Glendale?

OK so Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Sharon P.

Best coffee shops in Glendale?

So, I relocated for work and Rent is about $2,095/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,095 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

4 replies 59 upvotes qa
Abigail Ross

Glendale is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, Median household income is $84,262, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation?

1 replies 47 upvotes best-worst
Timothy E.

Glendale is underrated, change my mind

OK so It's a a mid-size city city with about 192K people. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Median household income is $84,262, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I thin...

11 replies 23 upvotes living
Justin F.

Best neighborhoods in Glendale for families?

We have two kids (4 and 10) and are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood in Glendale. Budget is around $2095/month for rent. We prioritize good schools and safety. Any recommendations? Also, are there good parks and activities for kids in the area?

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