Game Days, Historic Charm, and Everything In Between
Glendale has built an identity as one of the Valley's premier sports and entertainment destinations, anchored by the Westgate Entertainment District. It's a city that blends major-event energy with a genuinely different, quieter side just a few miles away in its historic downtown.
Westgate combines shopping, dining, entertainment, and the fountain and light shows at Water Dance Plaza with two major venues: State Farm Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals and host to Super Bowls and College Football Playoff National Championship games, and Desert Diamond Arena, which draws over a million visitors a year for concerts and events. Just south of the stadium, VAI Resort is under construction and expected to eventually bring an amphitheater, resort pools, restaurants, and the Mattel Adventure Park to the area.
Glendale isn't just stadiums and entertainment. Historic Downtown Glendale and the nearby Catlin Court Historic District offer a completely different pace: walkable streets lined with century-old bungalows that now house antique shops and boutiques, a big enough draw that Glendale has earned the nickname "Arizona's Antiques Capital." It's a charming, small-town contrast to the energy just a few miles away.
Housing throughout Glendale ranges from established, affordable single-family neighborhoods to newer construction and even custom estate-like communities, making it a strong fit for first-time buyers and growing families looking for value without giving up access to Valley-wide amenities. The city is served by multiple school districts depending on the area, and residents benefit from easy freeway access via Loop 101, minimizing commutes to Phoenix, Peoria, and the rest of the Valley.
From tailgating game days at Westgate to antique hunting in Historic Downtown, Glendale is a city of contrasts worth seeing for yourself. Below, you'll find current Glendale listings to browse by price, lot size, and property type, along with a closer look at the area's schools, demographics, and nearby dining and shopping. And if you still have questions after digging in, our FAQ section covers what buyers ask us most.
311,041 people live in Glendale, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $33,667. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Glendale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rise To Alpha Bootcamp, Ditch, and Shangari-La Spa.
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Glendale has 109,530 households, with an average household size of 25.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Glendale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 311,041 people call Glendale home. The population density is 4,988 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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