"Jesse James was a lad that killed many a man, / He robbed the Glendale train..." (American Folk Song "Jesse James")
Encompassing an area of 1.29 square miles and supporting a population of nearly 6,000 residents, per 2010 U.S. Census data, Glendale, Missouri holds the coveted title of 118th largest city in the state. It's just a hop, skip and jump from St. Louis and was named for a Missouri Pacific Railroad station that was once nestled between the communities of Kirkwood and Webster Groves. This residential suburb is renowned for its friendly exterior and charm as well as a city-wide interest in community service. It is a popular settling spot for people of an artistic nature. With low crime rates and Earth-friendly ordinances, it's no wonder this community is a top contender for one of the best places to live in the state of Missouri, not to mention the nation.
If you set your sights on Glendale for your future abode, start your search well in advance of your move
"Jesse James was a lad that killed many a man, / He robbed the Glendale train..." (American Folk Song "Jesse James")
Encompassing an area of 1.29 square miles and supporting a population of nearly 6,000 residents, per 2010 U.S. Census data, Glendale, Missouri holds the coveted title of 118th largest city in the state. It's just a hop, skip and jump from St. Louis and was named for a Missouri Pacific Railroad station that was once nestled between the communities of Kirkwood and Webster Groves. This residential suburb is renowned for its friendly exterior and charm as well as a city-wide interest in community service. It is a popular settling spot for people of an artistic nature. With low crime rates and Earth-friendly ordinances, it's no wonder this community is a top contender for one of the best places to live in the state of Missouri, not to mention the nation.
If you set your sights on Glendale for your future abode, start your search well in advance of your move. This popular and well-loved community has a low vacancy rate and a high frequency of home ownership. In addition, the percentage of residents renting apartments or houses is much lower than the national average. If you plan to rent a place here, you're going to want to clean out that piggy bank: The cost of living in Glendale is significantly higher than the national average.
That being said, Glendale has only one significant neighborhood within city limits, and it is called--wait for it--Glendale. Houses are spaced well apart from one another and the roads tend to be rural, so you can't just hoof it. The lack of a public transport system also means that you'll be wanting to bring your jalopy for commutes to and from work. So why on Earth would you choose to live here? Because it's one of the best places in the state for, well, everyone.
Maybe you were attracted to Glendale for its artistic flavor, or maybe you were drawn in by the minuscule crime rates that exist in this tight-knit community. Now that you're here (and you've got your very nice rental apartment to show to all your friends,) it's time to find a hobby. If you love being outside, there's a golf course just around the corner, or the country club to the south. Get involved in the gardening club, unless you hate plants. Perhaps you can spend some time perusing some of Glendale's local businesses for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. If you just can't find anything to do, one of Glendale's neighboring towns is sure to have something you'll love.
