Why Live in Glendale
Glendale, a neighborhood in Independence, is just 3 miles from Downtown Independence, offering a suburban setting with convenient access to daily necessities. The area is family-friendly, with children often seen playing outside or walking to Glendale Elementary School. Recreational options include Drumm Farm Golf Club and Van Hook Park, which hosts youth soccer games. Missouri Route 291, lined with fast food options, leads to the Independence Center, a shopping mall with over 100 stores. Interstate 70 nearby connects residents to the broader Kansas City metropolitan area. Glendale features homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, including red-brick and vinyl split levels, and ranch styles on spacious lots, often with renovated interiors and attached two-car garages. The neighborhood also offers one-to-two-bedroom apartments at The Mansions complex.
Glendale Elementary School provides unique extracurriculars like a Japanese club. Middle school students attend Bridger and Pioneer Ridge before moving on to Truman High School, which offers activities such as a robotics team and marching band. Glendale Park and the playground at Glendale Elementary are popular spots for outdoor play, while Adventure Oasis Water Park offers summertime fun with its lazy river and tube slides.
Dining options range from chain restaurants to the locally owned HiBoy drive-through, known for its burgers and shakes. Erin’s Pub is a local favorite for watching sports and enjoying karaoke. Retail options include thrift shops, dollar stores, and a nearby Walmart Supercenter. Glendale’s proximity to major highways allows for easy commutes, with downtown Kansas City just 13 miles away and Kansas City International Airport 35 miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glendale a good place to live?
Glendale is a good place to live. Glendale is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Glendale is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Glendale has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $70,982 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Glendale are renters, with 52.7% of residents renting and 47.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Glendale can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Glendale neighborhood guide.
Is Glendale, MO a safe neighborhood?
Glendale, MO is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Glendale?
The median home price in Glendale is $403,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,090 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Glendale. The average household income in Glendale is $71K.
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Home Trends in Glendale, MO
On average, homes in Glendale, Independence sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glendale, Independence over the last 12 months is $376,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$376,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$388,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$352,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$417,770
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$403,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%