Glendale City Profile

Glendale is a popular and vibrant city located about 10 miles north of Los Angeles. With a population of over 200,000 residents, it is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, and the 23rd largest in the state. The strongest employing industries in Glendale include education, health, and visual arts, with three of the top employers in the city being the Glendale Unified School District, Adventist Health Glendale, and DreamWorks Animation. Glendale has been a major production center for the United States animation industry since the early 1960s, as it is home to the Imagineering headquarters, the Muppets Studio, Marvel Animation Studios, Disney Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Animation headquarters. The city has a bustling downtown area and many beautiful suburban neighborhoods, making it a great destination for families and young professionals alike.

The average rent for Glendale in 2021 is $2,618, with the average apartment size falling at just over 860 square feet. This is a 5% price increase from the 2020 average. The rental market in Glendale is strong, with 62% of housing renter-occupied, and only 38% owner-occupied. Most rental housing units are 2-bedroom (44%), followed by 1-bedroom (36%), 3-bedroom (10%), and studio apartments (8%). Over 60% of all rentals in Glendale are family households, and the average household size in the city is 2.54. Glendale boasts impressive public schools, low crime rates, and professional opportunities. These are some of the most highly rated neighborhoods in the area:

Sparr Heights

Sparr Heights ranks in the top 5 neighborhoods in the city of Glendale, and is moderately popular with almost 6,000 residents. The area offers a mixed urban-suburban feel, though it is rental-dominated with 64% of households renter-occupied. Sparr Heights is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the city with a median home value of $689,000 and a median rent of $1,641, a whopping 62% below the Glendale average. Sitting on the northern edge of the city, just east of the Verdugo Mountains, this neighborhood is secluded and private. Check out the Oakmont Country Club or the Montrose Community Park for nearby outdoor activities perfect for the whole family.

Rossmoyne

Rossmoyne is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Glendale, with a population of over 15,000. It offers everything from unique houses, nearby city life, and proximity to wilderness and greenery. With a plethora of beautiful vintage homes and nearby Nibley park, Rossmoyne offers gorgeous views all around. It sits just north of downtown Glendale, offering plenty of exciting activity, shopping, art, culture, and more just a short distance away. The schools in Rossmoyne are highly rated, with Herbert Hoover High School and Mark Keppel Elementary School as the top two schools in the area. The overall feel of the neighborhood is an urban suburban mix, with 47% of households occupied by renters. The median home value is $810,700 and the median monthly rent is $1,815, sitting well below the city average.

San Rafael Hills

With a population of over 3,600, San Rafael Hills offer a much more dense suburban feel than Rossmoyne. A nextdoor neighbor to Sparr Heights, this neighborhood is highly esteemed. The median home value here is $995,000 and the median rent is $1,973. Only 27% of households are renter-occupied; 73% of residents own their homes. San Rafael Hills is rated the #1 best neighborhood to live in and the best neighborhood to raise a family in Glendale. This is partly due to the incredible school ratings in the area; San Rafael Hills is zoned with some of the best rated schools in the city, such as La Canada High School, Crescenta Valley High School, and Palm Crest Elementary School. The secluded nature of the neighborhood also keeps crime rates extremely low, and offers a plethora of outdoor activities in close reach.

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