About Glendale Homes and Living
The beautiful city of Glendale is located at the foot of the breathtaking Verdugo Mountains.
The history of Glendale stretches far back to 1798 when Corporal Jose Maria Berdugo (later changed to Verdugo) established the Rancho San Rafael. The Rancho included most of present day Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock and Highland Park areas. Today the city of Glendale with it's 30 square miles of land and over 200, 000 inhabitants is the third largest city in Los Angeles County.
About 50 percent of Glendale's population is born outside the US, making Glendale a multicultural community. The citizens of Glenday have managed the delicate balance of preserving historic properties and features throughout the district in balance with a growing cities overall needs. The recognition and preservation of important sites has contributed to the strong sense of responsibility and public ownership found in Glendale community. The city is divided into 34 smaller neighborhoods outlined by streets, mountain ridges and washes. No matter which neighborhood you choose to settle down in you will find that is has its own unique and fascinating history.
Glendale is famous for its rich history and natural beauty, but also for being a well governed place where businesses thrive and social facilities are abundant. Estimations show that Glendale is the third largest financial centre in the State. The City of Glendale has always believed that focus on safety, education and community involvement is the key to a high quality of life for the residents. The Glendale Unified School District is well known throughout the country as a leader in educational quality. You and your children will have access to 6 public libraries as well as a resourceful college library.
Over 30 parks for recreation have been founded all over the city, and you will never be far from a good place to relax, bask in the sun or go jogging. While living in Glendale you will always have access to supreme quality healthcare, provided by the three hospitals and the county health centre within the area. If you like to go shopping, we recommend a trip to the Glendale Galleria, which offers you a wide range of high quality products from 5 department stores and 250 of the country's top selling specialty shops.
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