Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Glendale
Glendale, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,587
Population
12,956
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Savor endless possibilities on the cusp of Milwaukee
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Situated eight miles north of Downtown Milwaukee, Glendale is a vibrant suburb filled with recreational possibilities. Glendale is convenient to numerous parks, including Lincoln Park, Kletzsch Park, and Brown Deer Park, which are all connected by Milwaukee County’s Oak Leaf Bicycle Trail network.
The Milwaukee River flows through Glendale, providing ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Glendale is accessible to several lakefront beaches at Doctors Park, Klode Park, and Atwater Park as well.
Glendale is home to excellent public schools and just a short drive away from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Bayshore Town Center offers residents an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues to choose from while the many attractions of Downtown Milwaukee are within minutes of Glendale. Convenience to I-43 and Route 57 makes getting around from Glendale easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,298
Average: $102,672
Education
6,039
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,040
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glendale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
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, WI is $1,167 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $2,022 for two bedrooms, and $2,194 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,588/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$1,392/month
828 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glendale, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
486 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades K-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,089 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kletzsch Park
- Lincoln Park - Glendale
- Havenwoods State Forest
- Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Airports
- General Mitchell 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.