10 Interesting Facts About Glendale, Arizona
Facts About Glendale
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Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
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Glendale is located at 33°32′19″N 112°11′11″W (33.538654, −112.186261).
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.8 square miles, of which 55.7 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
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Glendale is twinned with Ørland, Norway.
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Glendale was founded in 1887 by land developer William John Murphy.
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Glendale is the site of two major sports venues: State Farm Stadium and Gila River Arena.
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Glendale averages 294 sunny days each year.
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The estimated population of Glendale is 247,813, as of 2019.
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The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glendale, AZ are White, Hispanic, Black or African American, Other 5.98%, and Asian 4.19%.
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In 2019, the median property value in Glendale, AZ was $214,700, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.