Glendale is an independent city north of Downtown Los Angeles, between Burbank, Pasadena, and the Verdugo Mountains.
Living in Glendale
Detached homes in neighborhoods such as Rossmoyne and Verdugo Woodlands, plus condominiums and apartments downtown.
The Americana at Brand, Glendale Galleria, Brand Library, and Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Glendale combines a busy downtown of shops and dining with quiet residential areas in the foothills.
Getting around
The I-5, SR-134, and SR-2 serve the city, along with Metrolink and local Beeline buses.
A closer look before you choose
Neighborhoods differ greatly from downtown towers to hillside homes; compare by area.
Sources & market notes
- Population
- Glendale city (Census place); 2020–2024 (5-year estimate); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
- Median sale price
- Glendale city (Redfin city boundary); all home types; October 2026; Redfin housing market report
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Guide reviewed October 14, 2026. Boundaries and housing vary by block. Population and market figures are dated source snapshots, not live prices or appraisals; periods and coverage may differ between guides. Confirm property condition, commute, insurance, and association rules for a specific address.