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Glendale Real Estate

Est. 1906 Incorporated February 16, 1906 · Los Angeles County

A dynamic bridge between the SGV and greater L.A., diverse housing from modern condos to hillside estates, major employers, and a vibrant cultural mix.

Median Sale Price
$1.12M
▲ 4.4% YoY
Avg. Days on Market
19
▼ 2 days YoY
Months of Supply
2.2
Seller's market
Profile
Urban · Diverse
Live Listings · MLS

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Glendale bridges the western SGV with the greater L.A. market, offering a diverse housing stock from modern condos to hillside estates.

Its large Armenian-American community, strong commercial corridors, the Americana at Brand, and proximity to Burbank's entertainment industry make Glendale one of the most dynamic and resilient submarkets in the region.

History & Character

Built on Rancho San Rafael, incorporated 1906

Glendale was incorporated on February 16, 1906, on lands of the former Rancho San Rafael, and boomed through the early 20th century into one of the region’s largest cities. Today it’s a major commercial and cultural center, home to DreamWorks Animation, a thriving downtown, and one of the largest Armenian-American communities in the United States.

Downtown & Districts

The heart of Glendale

Downtown Glendale along Brand Boulevard is the bustling retail and dining core, anchored by the Americana at Brand and the Glendale Galleria.

What defines the market

Glendale's breadth is its strength, entry-level condos, classic neighborhoods, and estate homes in the hills above. Its job base and central location keep demand steady across tiers.

Who's buying here

Buyers range from first-time condo purchasers to luxury hillside buyers, many tied to nearby entertainment and healthcare employers. Updated, well-located homes sell briskly.

Market Trend

Median price, last five years

$940K
2022
$1.00M
2023
$1.06M
2024
$1.10M
2025
2026
+19%
Median price growth since 2022
Homes are also moving faster, average days on market has fallen to about 19 over the same period.
Schools

Inside the district

Glendale Unified is a large, well-regarded district, home to nationally recognized magnets and several of the region's top public high schools.

Clark Magnet High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
10/10
Top rated
Crescenta Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
9/10
High
Rosemont Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Public
8/10
Middle
Glendale High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
7/10
High
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
7/10
High
Wilson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Public
7/10
Middle
School ratings shown are illustrative samples on a 1–10 scale; verify current ratings before relying on them.
Local Favorites · Dining

Where Glendale eats

The San Gabriel Valley is one of America's great food destinations, here's where to start in Glendale.

Iconic
A Southern California legend
Porto's Bakery
Cuban BakeryIconic$ · All day

No Glendale food landmark is more beloved than Porto’s Bakery, the Cuban bakery and café whose flagship on Brand Boulevard draws lines out the door from open to close. Generations have grown up on the flaky guava-and-cheese strudels and the legendary potato balls, affordable, addictive, and a true cross-cultural institution born of a family’s immigrant story.

Signature
Potato Balls
Famous for
Guava & cheese
Location
Brand Boulevard
Local Landmark

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Glendale's most famous landmark is a cemetery unlike any other, part memorial park, part art museum.

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

A garden of art and history

Glendale Avenue · Founded 1906

Founded in 1906, Forest Lawn Glendale reinvented the American cemetery as a serene park filled with reproductions of the world’s great art, including a vast stained-glass Last Supper and full-scale Michelangelo replicas. The resting place of countless Hollywood legends, it draws visitors as a museum and architectural landmark as much as a memorial, a singular expression of Glendale’s early ambition.

1906
Founded
Art
Famous replicas
Hollywood
Legends interred
Park
Museum-like grounds
Iconic
Questions, answered

Buying & selling in Glendale

Is Glendale a good place to live?
Glendale offers urban energy with a residential heart, diverse neighborhoods, top magnet schools, the Americana at Brand, a strong job base, and quick access to downtown L.A. and Burbank.
What is the average home price in Glendale?
As of 2026, the median sale price in Glendale is approximately $1.12M, ranging from entry-level condos to hillside estates.
Which school district serves Glendale?
Glendale is served by Glendale Unified School District, home to the nationally recognized Clark Magnet and highly rated Crescenta Valley High.
Is Glendale a buyer's or seller's market?
Glendale is a seller's market, with resilient demand across price tiers and inventory near 2.2 months.
How long does it take to sell a home in Glendale?
Homes in Glendale sell in about 19 days on average.
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