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Glendale

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO
  • 2 reviews
A+
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A-
  3. Housing
    A+
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    C+
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B
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Glendale is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 5,917. Glendale is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Glendale offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Glendale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Glendale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Glendale are highly rated.
About Glendale...
Population
5,917

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$345,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,275
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    5%
  • Own
    95%
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Glendale Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    34
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    17
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    136
    500
  • Theft
    662
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    34
    284
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Residents

Diversity
C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$128,571
National
$55,322
Children
26%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0%
    13%
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    Glendale Reviews

    2 reviews
    Glendale is the most amazing place to live. Everyone takes care of each other, the schools are phenomenal, and it is the best "small town" feel in a big city. We love raising our three children here and couldn't imagine a better place to live!
    • 3 months ago
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    Nowhere near or round St Louis is a safe place to live I have family that lives in the St Louis area they're fixing to move because it's such a terrible place to live
    • 6 months ago
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