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Glendale, MO


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Glendale, Missouri

Introduction to Glendale, Missouri

Glendale, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 5 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is in the Saint Louis area. There are 5,767 residents in Glendale.

Glendale History

Glendale was named for a small station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. During the Civil War, the city was sparsely populated. It was originally incorporated in 1912 as a village. In 1916, Glendale was reincorporated as a city. The city is located in St. Louis County, which was established in 1812 and was named after the King of France, Saint Louis.

Glendale and nearby Attractions

  • American National Fish and Wildlife Museum
  • Saint Louis Art Museum
  • Kansas City Zoo
  • Onondaga Cave
  • St Louis Zoo
  • City Museum

Things To Do In Glendale

Glendale offers easy access to Saint Louis Science Center, Magic House, Saint Louis Children's Museum, Museum of Transportation, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, and Saint Louis Art Museum. The Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis Zoo are few miles away. One can also plan a trip to the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, Chatillon - Demenil Mansion, and Jefferson Barracks Historical Park. The Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and the Frank Holten State Recreation Area provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities.

Glendale Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is a short distance away.

Glendale Higher Education

Webster University, Washington University, Saint Louis Community College – Meramec are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlendale Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlendale People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGlendale College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGlendale Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGlendale Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGlendale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGlendale Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Glendale, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime77
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