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Glendale Arizona History & InformationGlendale is ranked among Arizona’s largest cities. They are known for established neighborhoods, new constructions, and master planned communities. Glendale is affectionately known as the Antique Capital of Arizona by statewide newspapers. Glendale even offers a free town trolley ride to discover yesterday’s charm. Glendale offers everything imaginable in a blend of Old West and New Economy. It's one of the fastest growing Arizona cities, yet they remain true to well-preserved charm. Located just 20 miles from Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport, Glendale is accessible to most major Arizona cities by way of the highways.
The city of Glendale is the anchoring city of the Western Valley. Glendale proudly boasts a prime economic base along with an impressing and stellar array of amenities as well as a stable property value. Glendale was originally a farming community that has rapidly grown into an economic center for growth and change for the city and those that call the area home.
Eight major employment centers that range from professional to technological industries are located in the central region of Glendale. The military and Luke Air Force Base also happen to be one of the largest employers for the city of Glendale, employing 5,000 of the area’s residents.
Glendale is home to several excellent public schools as well as several private options. Higher learning opportunities include: ASU West Campus, Glendale Community College, as well as several small institutions that are learning specific.
Historic Downtown Glendale has been named by USA Today & Sunset Magazine as one of the country's ten best places for antique shopping but savvy shoppers also find a medley of imports, jewelry, art, crafts, and bath and body accessories. In fact, Historic Downtown Glendale is actually two neighborhoods. The two neighborhoods add to the beauty of the area and both offer there own distinct style, the Historic Catlin Court offers white picket fences and mature shade trees, gas lit street lamps, quaint antique shops and more. While the Old Towne Section boasts brick-trimmed sidewalks and glowing gaslights leading all the way to the famous antique stores. The neighborhoods span 10 blocks which can easily be traveled in an afternoon.
The city of Glendale is home to 50 parks that include the Historic Saguaro Ranch Park and the Thunderbird Park. Art lovers will take delight in Glendale’s Amphitheater and the Theater Works Company.
The Historic Sahuaro Ranch consists of 13 original buildings and a huge rose garden. Palm trees wave above the red brick facade of the Main House, and peacocks roam the grounds where chickens used to graze. Known as the "Showplace of the Valley," Historic Sahuaro Ranch offers exhibits and tours to keep the history alive.
Another popular attraction is Cerreta Candy Company. The owners give tours Monday through Thursday, during which visitors receive samples. Self-guided tours are available every day but Sunday. Just before Valentine's Day, Cerreta sponsors the annual three-day Chocolate Affaire, where the delectable, sweet stuff is on display in many forms, including Arizona's largest chocolate heart, ranging upward of 300 pounds.
To learn more about Glendale, check out these websites: http://www.ci.glendale.az.us/, http://www.ci.glendale.az.us/police/, and http://www.visitglendale.com/.
The Glendale School District serves this area! The following is the list of all the schools in Glendale, AZ.
Type Name Phone Address City Elementary School Arrowhead (602) 376-4100 7490 W Union Hills Dr Glendale, AZ Elementary School Arroyo (602) 896-5100 4535 W Cholla St Glendale, AZ Elementary School Az Montessori Charter (602) 978-0011
10620 N 43rd Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Barcelona (623) 842-3889 6530 N 44th Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Bellair (602) 467-5700 4701 W Grovers Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Bicentennial (623) 842-8295 7240 W Colter St Glendale, AZ Elementary School Bicentennial North (623) 842-8290 7237 W Missouri Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Canyonl (623) 412-5050 5490 W Paradise Lane Glendale, AZ Elementary School Carden
(602) 439-5026 4744 W Grovers Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Copper Creek (623) 376-3900 7071 W Hillcrest Blvd Glendale, AZ Elementary School Copperwood (623) 412-4650 11232 N 65th Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Desert Garden (623) 842-8214 7020 W Ocotillo Rd Glendale, AZ Elementary School Desert Heights (602) 896-2900 5821 W Beverly Lane Glendale, AZ Elementary School Desert Mirage (623) 872-3106 8605 W Maryland Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Desert Palms (623) 412-4600 11441 N 55th Ave Glendale, AZ Elementary School Desert Sage (623) 445-4700 4035 W Alameda Rd Glendale, AZ Elementary School Desert Valley (623) 412-4750 12901 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Barcelona (623) 842-8616 5810 N 49th Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Challenger (623) 842-8314 6905 W Maryland Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Desert Sky (602) 467-6500 5130 W Grovers Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Foothills (623) 412-4625 15808 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Glendale Landmark (623) 842-8304 5730 W Myrtle Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Grace Evangelical Lutheran (623) 937-7635 7161 N 56th Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Harold W Smith School (623) 842-8230 6534 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Hillcrest Middle School (623) 376-3300 22833 N 71st Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Isaac E Imes School (623) 842-8220 6625 N 56th Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Joy Community School (623) 561-2000 21000 N 75th Ave Glendale, AZ Middle School Kachina (623) 412-4500 5304 W Crocus Dr Glendale, AZ Middle School Marshall Ranch School (623) 486-6450 12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr Glendale, AZ Private Middle School Rancho Solano Private (623) 581-1234 3540 W Union Hills Dr Glendale, AZ High School Apollo High School (623) 435-6300 8045 N 47th Ave Glendale, AZ High School Cactus High School (623) 412-5000 6330 W Greenway Rd Glendale, AZ High School Deer Valley High School (602) 467-6700 18424 N 51st Ave Glendale, AZ High School Glendale High School (623) 435-6200 6216 W Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ High School Glenn F Burton School (623) 842-8270 4801 W Maryland Ave Glendale, AZ High School Independence (623) 435-6100 6602 N 75th Ave Glendale, AZ High School Ironwood High School (623) 486-6400 6051 W Sweetwater Ave Glendale, AZ High School Mountain Ridge (623) 376-3000 22800 N 67th Ave Glendale, AZ High School District Glendale Union Hs Dist 205 (623) 435-6000 7650 N 43rd Ave Glendale, AZTo see a more in depth listing of schools including private schools, special needs, and charter schools visit the Eastern Valley Community PageIf you plan to teach your child through some sort of homeschool program you need to get in touch with the Homeschooling Department of Maricopa County. You'll need to contact the Department of Education in Phoenix, AZ and can be reached by calling: (602) 506-3144 to get Flagstaff's contact information.
Colleges in Glendale, AZ
Hospitals in Glendale, AZ
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Charter Behavioral Health System- Glendale
U.S. Air Force Hospital Luke
Demographics for Glendale
Glendale city, Arizona Statistics SubjectNumber Percent Total Population:158,625 100.0 % Sex & Age Male81,942 51.7 % Female76,683 48.3 % Under 5 years9,074 5.7 % 5 to 9 years8,466 5.3 % 10 to 14 years8,625 5.4 % 15 to 19 years14,595 9.2 % 20 to 24 years24,530 15.5 % 25 to 34 years30,710 19.4 % 35 to 44 years21,918 13.8 % 45 to 54 years18,694 11.8 % 55 to 59 years6,283 4.0 % 60 to 64 years4,324 2.7 % 65 to 74 years6,204 3.9 % 75 to 84 years3,832 2.4 % 85 years and over1,370 0.9 % Median age (years)28.8 N/A 18 years and over127,144 80.2 % Male65,751 41.5 % Female61,393 38.7 % 21 years and over112,412 70.9 % 62 years and over13,813 8.7 % 65 years and over11,406 7.2 % Male4,668 2.9 % Female6,738 4.2 % Race One race153,389 100.0 % White122,952 80.2 % Black or African American5,801 3.8 % American Indian and Alaska Native3,186 2.1 % Asian7,531 4.9 % Asian Indian1,734 1.1 % Chinese2,135 1.4 % Filipino535 0.3 % Japanese536 0.3 % Korean671 0.4 % Vietnamese836 0.5 % Other Asian1,084 0.7 % Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander455 0.3 % Native Hawaiian119 0.1 % Guamanian or Chamorro61 0.0 % Samoan45 0.0 % Other Pacific Islander230 0.1 % Some other race13,464 8.8 % Two or more races5,236 3.4 % Race alone or in combination with one or more other races: White127,293 83.0 % Black or African American6,908 4.5 % American Indian and Alaska Native4,213 2.7 % Asian8,833 5.8 % Native Hawaiian and Other Islander821 0.5 % Some other race16,145 10.5 % Hispanic or Latino and race Total Population158,625 100.0 % Hispanic or Latino (of any race)28,473 17.9 % Mexican22,178 14.0 % Puerto Rican656 0.4 % Cuban180 0.1 % Other Hispanic or Latino5,459 3.4 % Not Hispanic or Latino130,152 82.1 % White alone110,517 69.7 % Relationship Total Population158,625 100.0 % In households153,383 96.7 % Householder63,602 40.1 % Spouse24,404 15.4 % Child36,144 22.8 % Own child under 18 years28,129 17.7 % Other relatives8,318 5.2 % Under 18 years2,473 1.6 % Non-relatives20,915 13.2 % Unmarried partner4,363 2.8 % In group quarters5,242 3.3 % Institutionalized population406 0.3 % Non-institutionalized population4,836 3.0 % Households by Type Total Households63,602 100.0 % Family households (families)33,654 52.9 % With own children under 18 years15,549 24.4 % Married-couple family24,404 38.4 % With own children under 18 years10,714 16.8 % Female householder, no husband present6,155 9.7 % With own children under 18 years3,541 5.6 % Non-Family households29,948 47.1 % Householder living alone18,109 28.5 % Householder 65 years and over2,923 4.6 % Households with individuals under 18 years17,116 26.9 % Households with individuals 65 years and over8,177 12.9 % Average Household size2.41 N/A Average family size3.05 N/A Housing Occupancy Total housing units67,068 100.0 % Occupied housing units63,602 94.8 % Vacant housing units3,466 5.2 % For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use560 0.8 % Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)1 N/A Rental vacancy rate (percent)6.1 N/A Housing Tenure Occupied housing units63,602 100.0 % Owner-occupied housing units.32,444 51.0 % Renter-occupied housing units.31,158 49.0 % Average household size of owner-occupied units2.59 N/A Average household size of renter-occupied units2.22 N/A
Arizona Real Estate serves- Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, & Yuma Counties
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