Glendale

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Glendale, CO Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,126

Population

5,428

Renter Mix

94% Rent

Get ready to explore this vibrant enclave of Denver

Suburban Scenic Active Diverse Convenient

Surrounded by the city of Denver, Glendale is a suburban enclave brimming with an array of shopping, dining, and rental opportunities. Shopping centers are strewn throughout Glendale, offering residents easy access to national retailers, diverse eateries, and everyday conveniences. Glendale is also convenient to the popular Cherry Creek Shopping Center.

Among Glendale’s many vibrant attractions are Infinity Park (home of the Glendale Raptors, Glendale Merlins, and numerous concerts and events) and the 12-acre Four Mile Historic Park (featuring pioneer exhibits, guided tours, special events, and more). Glendale residents enjoy abundant options for outdoor recreation with access to the Cherry Creek Trail and Washington Park.

A host of Denver staples are within minutes of Glendale, including the University of Denver, Denver Botanic Gardens, and Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. The heart of Downtown Denver is just five miles northwest of Glendale, providing plenty of additional metropolitan amenities.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$69,087

Average: $84,520

Education

2,943

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,970

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

33 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 32% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

6%

Housing Distribution

Glendale has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
94%
Non-Renters
6%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glendale, CO is $867 for a studio, $1,068 for one bedroom, $1,286 for two bedrooms, and $2,077 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has decreased by -21.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,068/month
575 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Washington Park
  • Chamberlin & Mt. Evans Observatories
  • Denver Botanic Gardens at York St.
  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  • City Park of Denver

Airports

  • Denver International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.