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Glendale, WI


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Glendale, Wisconsin

Glendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 6 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is in the Milwaukee - Waukesha area. There are 13,367 residents in Glendale.

The People and Families of Glendale

In Glendale, about 54% of adults are married. In Glendale, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Glendale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glendale had a median family income of $68,429. Most of the residents of Glendale tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. 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 ($4,110) to George W. Bush 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 73%. 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, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGlendale Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGlendale Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGlendale Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGlendale College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Glendale Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Glendale Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Glendale People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Glendale, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime31

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