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City Center features downtown Glendale retail, companies and condos
City Center, home to downtown Glendale, gives residents a highly walkable lifestyle, where international cuisine and high-end shopping converge. With endless retail on Brand Boulevard, the neighborhood has access to stores and entertainment galore, from a massive lifestyle center to a three-story indoor mall. Within this built-up urban setting, condo buildings sit next to major US company headquarters, which can result in short commutes. There’s also easy access to Los Angeles attractions like Griffith Park and downtown LA, just 10 miles away.
Brand Blvd in City Center boasts major shops for diverse shopping experiences.
Enjoy the Los Angeles weather and take a walk on the clean sidewalks of City Center.
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Glendale Galleria, The Americana at Brand and more shopping
Brand Boulevard anchors City Center, serving as the main thoroughfare and commercial hub of Glendale. This downtown district offers over a dozen walkable blocks of shopping, entertainment and dining. “The landmark in Glendale is Raffi’s Place, a Persian restaurant. There's a steakhouse and a lot of nice restaurants there,” says broker associate Albert Babayan, who works with JohnHart Real Estate and has over two decades of experience in the area. More eateries include the family-run Armenian spot Mini Kabob and the modern dim sum restaurant Din Tai Fung. The Americana at Brand is an outdoor lifestyle center that offers upscale stores, including Gucci and Tiffany & Co. Glendale Galleria, a more traditional indoor mall, has familiar brands like Apple and Macy’s. On the east side of the neighborhood, Glendale Fashion Center has big-box stores and a Ralphs supermarket.
City Center residents have the luxury of nearby shopping at the Glendale Galleria.
Locals can head on over to Macy's for everyday clothes and accessories near City Center.
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Iconic Glendale attractions like Alex Theatre and the Museum of Neon Art
With four movie theaters around Brand Boulevard, film lovers can find everything from indie showings at Laemmle Glendale to blockbusters at AMC The Americana at Brand 18. Alex Theatre, a vintage art deco venue, offers ballet and orchestra performances. More attractions include the Martial Arts History Museum and the Museum of Neon Art, which houses historic signs as well as contemporary exhibits.
Check out some local art at the Museum of Neon Art in City Center.
Catch a show at the Alex Theatre venue which is mostly used for music and dance performances in City Center.
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Condos, bungalows and Mediterranean homes in City Center
Centered around its downtown retail district, most of the neighborhood’s housing consists of condos, from midrise to high-rise buildings. Many of them have community pools, courtyards and gyms maintained by HOAs. Some of the more upscale options feature panoramic views of Los Angeles or the Verdugo Mountains. Condos range from $450,000 to $1 million. In the northeast part of City Center, there are a few streets of single-family homes, lined with magnolia and palm trees. The yards have enough space for garden beds, often landscaped with boxwood bushes and agave plants. The architecture includes Craftsman bungalows, Mediterranean homes and Tudor houses. Bungalows range from $1.2 million to $1.3 million, while Mediterranean and Tudor homes range from $1.3 million to $1.6 million. Homes in the area stay on the market for 25 days on average, compared to the national average of 46 days. “We have very low inventory right now for purchases,” Babayan says. “Glendale is a very popular city for people to move in.”
Mediterranean homes are popular in City Center.
Residents of City Center enjoy the beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Well-rated schools, including White Elementary and Glendale High
On Niche, R.D. White Elementary School has a B-plus rating. Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a B, while Glendale High School earns a B-plus. In 2023 and 2024, the high school won awards for its excellent music department from the National Association of Music Merchants foundation.
Richardson D. White Elementary School entrance.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School in College Hills encourages students to reach their full potential.
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Recreation options, from Glendale Heritage Garden to Griffith Park
Although City Center doesn’t have any outdoor recreation, there are multiple parks nearby. Glendale Heritage Garden offers gym equipment, a playground and picnic tables less than mile east of the community. Maple Park, about a mile southeast of the neighborhood, has a tennis court, walking paths and a community center, which houses an indoor basketball court. Only a few miles west of City Center lies Griffith Park, one of the most popular and famous parks in the country. It's renowned for attractions like the Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory, plus the park’s hiking trails feature iconic views of the Los Angeles skyline and the Hollywood sign.
Kids can enjoy the soft turf and castle playground at Maple Park near City Center.
Trails Café near City Center offers refreshments to visitors of Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
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A 10-mile drive to downtown Los Angeles and more transportation
Via Interstate 5, downtown Los Angeles is about 10 miles away. The neighborhood has jobs close to home with major employers, including Walt Disney Imagineering. For public transit, the area is served by a Metrolink train station as well as the Metro and Beeline bus systems. The closest major airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, located about 10 miles away.
Public transportation goes through City Center often, connecting to the rest of Los Angeles County.
If you're into high rise condos and big shopping trips, then consider City Center.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
City Center
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
City Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Center, Glendale sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in City Center, Glendale over the last 12 months is $628,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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