Greater Phoenix, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Glendale, AZ
About Glendale
Glendale is a large city in the West Valley (Maricopa County, population ~248,000) that blends a historic downtown core with a sports-and-entertainment district that puts it on the national map. Historic Downtown Glendale and the Catlin Court antiques district anchor the east side, while the west side is dominated by State Farm Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals) and the Westgate Entertainment District. The city spans dense-suburban neighborhoods like Arrowhead Ranch, master-planned and golf communities, and older ranch homes near downtown. It is one of the Valley's two spring-training hubs, hosting the Dodgers and White Sox at Camelback Ranch.
Home prices in Glendale
The median listing price in Glendale is $450,000.
Top places in Glendale
- State Farm Stadium — home of the Arizona Cardinals and host of Super Bowls, the Final Four, and major concerts.
- Westgate Entertainment District — dining, nightlife, shopping, and events around the stadium campus.
- Desert Diamond Arena — arena hosting concerts and large events next to Westgate.
- Historic Downtown Glendale / Catlin Court — antiques shops, boutiques, festivals, and the Glendale Glitters holiday light display.
- Camelback Ranch — spring-training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.
- Sahuaro Ranch Park — historic ranch park with peacocks, gardens, and preserved ranch buildings.
- Thunderbird Conservation Park — desert hiking and mountain-biking trails with city views.
- Arrowhead Towne Center — large regional shopping mall serving the northwest Valley.
Commuting from Glendale
- Approximately 10 miles to downtown Phoenix; typical drive ~20 minutes without traffic (airportshuttleofphoenix.com; read September 24, 2026).
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is about 16 miles from Glendale; typical drive 25–30 minutes outside rush hour (airportshuttleofphoenix.com; read September 24, 2026). Rush hours (7–9 AM, 3–6 PM) can substantially lengthen trips.
- Valley Metro bus and light-rail connections serve parts of Glendale, with longer trip times than driving (rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026).
Glendale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glendale, AZ?
The median listing price in Glendale is $450,000. Median listing price (citywide, all property types) - How is the commute from Glendale, AZ?
Approximately 10 miles to downtown Phoenix; typical drive ~20 minutes without traffic (airportshuttleofphoenix.com; read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.