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Glendale, CA


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Glendale, California

Introduction to Glendale, California

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale is the 15th largest city in California. The city is home to approximately 200,000 inhabitants. It is a suburb within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, which has a population of about 17 million. It is located 10 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

Glendale's earliest known inhabitants were the Tongva Indians. The first European-American was a farmer and soldier named José María Verdugo, who was subsequently granted the land in 1798. Glendale's "Grand Central Airport", now owned by Disney, had the first paved runway on the west coast in 1923. It is where Jack Northrop started building airplanes and is the site where Howard Hughes built his H-1 Racer. During World War II it was a training field for P-38 pilots of the 319th Fighter Wing.

In 1992 Glendale was one of the Finalist Communities for the "All-America City Award" given by the National Civic League.

Precipitation is about 21 inches per year. Temperatures reach 90 degrees an average of 67 days of the year. August average daily high and low temperatures are 90.6 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit. January average daily highs and lows are 68 and 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notable companies headquartered in Glendale are DreamWorks SKG and Nestlé USA, Inc.

Arts and Leisure

Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:

  • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the final resting place of many celebrities
  • El Miradero, a grand estate
  • Verdugo Adobe, the oldest building in the city
  • Professional sports teams in the Los Angeles area
  • Many other attractions in the surrounding metropolitan area

High Points

Glendale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGlendale Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGlendale Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Glendale, CA

Comparing Glendale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population107
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size84

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone47
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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