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Glendale Introduction
Located in Southern California, the City of Glendale is the third largest city in in Los Angeles County. As of the 2005 census, Glendale's population was just over 194,000 people, essentially unchanged from the 2000 census. Glendale is located 15 minutes north of Los Angeles, and approximately 30 minutes from the Southern California coast.
Glendale Neighborhoods
Glendale's neighborhoods include: Adams Hill, Brockmont, Chevy Chase, Citrus Grove, City Center, College Hills, Crescenta Highlands, El Miradero, Emerald Isle, Freemont Park, Glenoaks Canyon, Glenwood, Grand Central, Grandview, Greenbriar, Mariposa, Montecito Park, Montrose/Verdugo City, Moorpark, Oakmont, Pacific Edison, Pelanconi, Rancho San Rafael, Riverside Rancho, Rossmoyne, Somerset, Sparr Heights, Tropico, Verdugo Viejo, Verdugo Woodlands, Vineyard, Whiting Woods, and Woodbury. Some of the more notable include:
Glendale Real Estate
As of 2005, there were an estimated 74,346 housing units in Glendale according to the US Census Bureau. Of these, less than 40% (38.6%) were owner occupied, an owner occupancy rate well below the national average (66.9%).
Over three quarters (76.0%) of Glendale's housing was built before 1980, with nearly half (46.4%) having been built prior to 1960. Glendale's housing typically features 2 to 5 rooms with 2 to 3 bedrooms. 17.7% of Glendale housing has 6 or 7 rooms, and only 5.2% has 8 or more rooms. In addition, only 8.2% has four or more bedrooms.
Glendale housing is over three and a half times more expensive than the national average. As of 2005, the median value of an owner occupied home in Glendale was $598,900. This is substantially up from 2000 when the median price was $325,700.
In 2005, Glendale home owners were paying a median $2,253 per month in owner costs. 82.3% of the owner occupied homes in Glendale had a mortgage in 2005. In addition, over a third of these (37.9%) also had a second mortgage and/or a HELOC (home equity line of credit).
Glendale Property Taxes
The Los Angeles County Assessor assesses all real estate and personal property for Glendale (and the rest of Los Angeles County). The L.A. County Treasurer and Tax Collector mails out the property tax bills and collects the money. In 2005, the median property tax bill for an owner occupied home in Glendale was $3,303. More information about property taxes may be found at the Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal.
Glendale Schools
Glendale is served by the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). GUSD operates 20 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 high schools, 1 special school, and 1 independent study school. Combined these schools serve 30,000 students from kindergarten to grade 12. 8 GUSD schools have earned the National Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Office of Education. In addition, 21 GUSD schools have earned "Distinguished School Awards" from the California School Recognition Program.
There are also many private schools in Glendale, including: Chamlian Armenian School, Holy Family High School and Glendale Adventist Academy. Glendale is also home to Glendale Community College, one of California's largest two-year colleges.
Glendale Economy
Glendale's economy is inextricably intertwined with that of Los Angeles and Los Angeles county. The major industries in this area include: aerospace, agriculture, business and professional services, entertainment (television, motion pictures, recorded music etc.), international trade, petroleum, technology, and tourism. As of 2005, the median family income in Glendale was $61,315, which is above the national average at that time ($55,832).
Glendale and California Mortgage and/or Real Estate Organizations
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes With No Mortgage | 22% |
| With A Mortgage | 78% |
| First Mortgage Only | 58% |
| Second Mortgage or Home Equity Loan | 19% |
| Second Mortgage Only | 11% |
| Home Equity Loan Only | 8% |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner Costs as % of Income | 24.2% |
| Median Real Estate Taxes (2000) | $2,139 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Occupied | 71,804 |
| 1-Person Households | 26% |
| 2-Person Households | 28% |
| 3-Person Households | 17% |
| 4-Person Households | 17% |
| 5-Person Households | 7% |
| 6-Person Households | 3% |
| 7+-Person Households | 1% |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Median Year Built (Owner Occupied) | 1953 |
| Median Year Built (Renter Occupied) | 1967 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Using Utility Co. Gas Heat | 84% |
| Using Bottled/Tank Gas Heat | 1% |
| Using Electric Heat | 14% |
| Using Oil Heat | 0% |
| Using Coal | 0% |
| Using Wood Heating | 0% |
| Using Solar Heat | 0% |
| Other Heating | 0% |
| No Heating | 0% |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| No Bedrooms | 2% |
| 1 Bedroom | 10% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 32% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 39% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 14% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 3% |
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