Why Live in Verdugo Viejo
Verdugo Viejo in northwest Glendale offers a suburban lifestyle with views of the Verdugo Mountains. The neighborhood includes part of the historic Brockmont Park district, featuring a mix of period revival and midcentury homes. Architectural styles range from French Revivals with unique roofs to Mediterranean Revivals with stucco finishes, and Monterey Revivals with second-floor balconies. Midcentury homes include spacious ranches and Modern designs with wide windows and flat roofs. Outside the historic district, housing options include bungalows, Spanish Eclectics, condominiums, townhouses, and apartments. Students attend schools in nearby communities.
Dining options along North Brand Avenue include Muffin Can Stop Us, known for its creative breakfast sandwiches, and G Lounge, a restaurant and hookah bar. Grocery shopping is convenient with Ralphs Fresh Fare and Trader Joe’s nearby. Brand Park, located 2 miles northwest, spans 31 acres and features a basketball court, ball field, playground, picnic areas, and several hiking and biking trails. The adjacent Brand Library & Art Center hosts gallery exhibitions and community events. Downtown Glendale, just a couple of miles away, offers shopping at The Americana at Brand and Glendale Galleria. Additionally, Los Angeles attractions like Griffith Park and the Los Angeles Zoo are only a 4-mile drive from Verdugo Viejo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Verdugo Viejo a good place to live?
Verdugo Viejo is a good place to live. Verdugo Viejo is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $105,096 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Verdugo Viejo are renters, with 71.7% of residents renting and 28.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Verdugo Viejo can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Verdugo Viejo neighborhood guide.
Is Verdugo Viejo, CA a safe neighborhood?
Verdugo Viejo, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Verdugo Viejo?
The median home price in Verdugo Viejo is $310,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $62,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,600 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in Verdugo Viejo. The average household income in Verdugo Viejo is $105K.
What are the best public schools in Verdugo Viejo?
The best public schools that serve Verdugo Viejo are:
What are the best private schools in Verdugo Viejo?
The best private schools that serve Verdugo Viejo are:
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Are home prices dropping in Verdugo Viejo?
Yes, home prices in Verdugo Viejo are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Verdugo Viejo, CA
On average, homes in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale over the last 12 months is $307,500, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$307,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$307,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$315,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
220
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%