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Introduction to Glendale, Wisconsin
Glendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is located 6 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 13,367 residents in the city.
Glendale History
Glendale developed rapidly in the 1950s. The area was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and Winnebago Indians and was a part of the Michigan territory. The white settlers of the area first arrived in the 1830s. It became a part of the Milwaukee County in 1836. The City of Glendale was incorporated on December 28, 1950. It is located in Milwaukee County, which was founded in 1834.
Glendale and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Glendale
Glendale offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can visit the local parks like Kletzsch Park and Lincoln Park. The Bay Shore Shopping Center and Glen - Bay Shopping Center are the popular shopping destinations. History buffs should visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and Milwaukee Public Museum. In addition, the city hosts the Oktoberfest every year.
Glendale Transportation
General Mitchell International Airport is nearby.
Glendale Higher Education
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Marquette University are in the neighborhood.
Glendale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Glendale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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