Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Glendale
Glendale, NY Area Guide
History, culture, and elbow room are plentiful in this Queens neighborhood.
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Tucked into the west-central part of Queens, Glendale sits where cemetery-lined streets give way to tree-shaded blocks, full-sized yards, and a pace that feels nothing like the rest of New York City. Forest Park stretches along the neighborhood's northern edge, offering hiking trails, tennis courts, and open green space that residents use year-round. The nearby neighborhoods of Ridgewood and Middle Village are just a short walk or bus ride away, and Brooklyn's many cultural draws are easily within reach from the western end of the neighborhood.
Glendale's rental options lean toward garden-style apartment communities, classic brick walk-ups, and converted units within the area's well-maintained residential buildings. Spacious floor plans are more common here than in much of Queens, making it a solid option for anyone wanting extra room without straying too far from the city. The neighborhood has deep roots in German immigrant culture, and several longtime German restaurants have kept their doors open for generations, anchoring a local dining scene that prizes tradition. Cypress Hills Cemetery and other nearby historic grounds are the final resting places of figures like Jackie Robinson and Harry Houdini, giving Glendale a quiet but fascinating connection to American history.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,345
Average: $102,454
Education
6,500
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,118
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glendale has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glendale, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highland Park Childrens Garden
- Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir
- Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens
- Juniper Valley Park
- Maria Hernandez Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy 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.