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Glendale, Colorado

Glendale, Colorado, in Arapahoe county, is 4 miles SE of Denver, Colorado. There are 4,547 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Glendale

In Glendale, about 23% of adults are married. In Glendale, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 32% of Glendale is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Males are more numerous in Glendale than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glendale had a median family income of $29,521. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Glendale. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Glendale folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Glendale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glendale that were owner-occupied was 10%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Glendale. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Glendale, 79% of commuters drive to work. Glendale offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGlendale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGlendale Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGlendale Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGlendale Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Glendale College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Glendale Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Glendale, CO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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