Moving to Glendale, CO

About Glendale

Glendale (population 4,613 in 2020) is a small Arapahoe County city completely surrounded by Denver, about 4 miles southeast of downtown. Incorporated in 1952, it is best known as America's rugby capital — home of Infinity Park, the first municipally owned rugby-specific stadium in the U.S., and the Glendale Merlins (now the American Raptors) pro team. The city pairs high-rise apartments along Colorado Boulevard with a compact downtown, Cherry Creek access, and the Four Mile House museum on its eastern edge.

Home prices in Glendale

The median list in Glendale is $276,450.

Top places in Glendale

• Infinity Park — rugby stadium, event center, and the city's signature venue (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Four Mile Historic Park — Denver's oldest standing structure, on the city's eastern edge.
• Cherry Creek Trail access.
• Colorado Boulevard retail and dining.
• Glendale's high-rise residential corridor with skyline views.

Commuting from Glendale

• Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~10–20 minutes (approximate; via Colorado Blvd; longer with traffic).
• RTD light rail: the Colorado Station (E/F/H lines) sits on the city's west edge.

Schools in Glendale

Public schools: Cherry Creek School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Glendale FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Glendale, CO?
  The median list in Glendale is $276,450. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Glendale, CO?
  Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~10–20 minutes (approximate; via Colorado Blvd; longer with traffic).
• Which school district serves Glendale, CO?
  Glendale is served by Cherry Creek School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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