Glendale, AZ 

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Population

245,685

+12.3% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

Cost of Living

113 / 100

Median Home Price

$388,500

Median Income

$60,499

Comfort Index (Climate)

4.0 / 8.7

summer / winter

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Glendale, AZ

Glendale, Arizona is a vibrant city in the Valley of the Sun that blends classic Southwestern charm with modern urban amenities. Explore its diverse neighborhoods, from historic downtown to charming Catlin Court, each filled with unique attractions and entertainment. Enjoy a day at the Arizona Museum of Natural History or the Glendale Sports Complex and end it with a delicious dinner at any of the acclaimed local restaurants. With its stunning desert backdrop and abundant recreational opportunities, Glendale promises a great time for all who visit! Regional center / Capital city - South-central Arizona in a low desert valley.
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County
Metro Area: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
City: Glendale
Zip Codes: 85301 85308 85302 85303 85304 85306 85305 85309
Cost of Living: 13.0% higher
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (no daylight savings time)
Elevation: 1107 ft above sea level
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Pros
Pleasant winters
Entertainment
Air service
Cons
Intense summer heat
Growth and sprawl
Rapidly rising home prices

What Bert Has To Say About Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area

Originally a resort city, Phoenix has grown phenomenally in the past 40 years into a full-scale urban center- largely made possible by the advent of air-conditioning. The Phoenix metropolitan area covers over 1,000 square miles. Downtown, which is fairly modest for a city its size, features a few skyscrapers, the capitol, government offices, and a few quality museums. Surrounding downtown are several large and fairly distinct city-suburbs, mostly built on a sprawling grid, in some cases separated by low hills. These include the large middle-class suburbs of Peoria, Mesa, Chandler, and Glendale; upscale Scottsdale; and the college area of Tempe which serves as home to Arizona State University. All areas are modern and generally lacking in historic interest, but keep in mind that Phoenix only had 100,000 residents in 1950.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Glendale is 7.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Glendale jobs have increased by 3.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Glendale's cost of living is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Glendale's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
April, March and November are the most pleasant months in Glendale, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Maricopa county flipped narrowly Democratic, 50.1% to 48.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Glendale's population is 245,685 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 27.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Glendale is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.3%.

SCHOOLS
Glendale public schools spend $6,483 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.9 students per teacher in Glendale. More Education



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Housing Market in Glendale

It's a good time to buy in Glendale. Home Appreciation is up 11.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Glendale is .

Reviews for Glendale   21 Reviews
Glendale is Heaven on Earth - 11/25/2023
The downtown scenery is beautiful and filled with culture. Glendale has everything you need all around the neighborhoods and wonderful parks with elegant malls and... Read More

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arizona - 8/7/2014
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ZIP CODES IN GLENDALE, AZ
85301 85308 85302 85303 85304 85306 85305 85309

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