Tropico
Neighborhood in Glendale, California
Los Angeles County 91204, 91205
$1,126,419
Average Value
$514
Average Price per Sq Ft
Craftsman and ranch-style homes, condos and apartments
Single-family homes include early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes. There also are some condos and townhouses. Only a couple of homes had been sold over a year as of March 2025. Homes may be valued in the $600,000s to over $1.7 million. Rezazadeh says real estate values will continue to appreciate in Glendale due to its prime location, outstanding amenities and strong sense of community. Multiunit properties are common, and apartments comprise about a third of the neighborhood's property mix.Palmer Park and the Pacific Community Park and Pool
Outstanding amenities are another reason Rezazadeh says people choose Glendale: "Outdoor enthusiasts will find their paradise here, as there are multiple parks and hiking trails throughout the city." North of Tropico, the Pacific Community Center and Park has a gym, a computer lab, a playground and a multiuse court. The Cesar Chavez Commemorative Event, held here in March, honors the life of the civil rights activist. The Pacific Community Pool has year-round swim and water polo teams and is popular for the Dive-in Movie in late summer.To the east of Tropico, Palmer Park has a basketball court, a playground and a wading pool. Forest Lawn-Glendale is a large cemetery that includes a museum with religious and historical art, like the permanent exhibit "The Last Supper," a stained-glass recreation of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. LA's iconic Griffith Park is several miles west of Tropico.
Cerritos Elementary, Roosevelt Middle and Glendale High
Cerritos Elementary School earns a B-plus grade from Niche and is a magnet school with computer science immersion. Theodore Roosevelt Middle School, a STEAM academy magnet, and Glendale High School have B-plus grades and participate in the Spanish Dual Language Immersion program. The high school also offers dual language immersion in Armenian.Area events and the Atwater Village Farmers Market
The Glendale Central Library, less than 2 miles north of Tropico, hosts the Glendale Día de los Muertos in November. It also was the location of the first Armenian American Museum Festival, held in October 2024. The nearest farmers market to Tropico is the Atwater Village Farmers Market, which is held on Sundays.Many bus stops, the Glendale Transportation Center
Tropico has walkable streets with sidewalks, offset by many palms and shade trees. Stops for the Beeline Bus and LA Metro buses are scattered throughout Tropico. Glendale Boulevard is one of the roads with bike lanes. The Glendale Transportation Center, on the southwest side of the neighborhood, has access to Metrolink rail, Amtrak and Greyhound. Dignity Health Memorial Hospital and Health Center is on South Central Avenue. Interstate 5 is close by to the west. It's about 9 miles to Hollywood Burbank Airport for domestic flights.Tropico's brews and eateries, Von's for groceries
Establishments in Tropico include Paperback Brewing Company on Magnolia Avenue, which offers smashed burgers from Bun & Blanket to go with an assortment of beers on tap. Just up the street, there's The Glendale Tap, housed in a former bowling alley and with tacos available from Culinary Alchemy. Off San Fernando Road, there are more Mexican offerings, plus family owned Dinah's Chicken Glendale, which opened in 1967. There's a Von's supermarket in this area as well. To the northeast, there are more eateries, and El Mambi Supermarket, a Spanish-Latin market. The Glendale Galleria and the Americana at Brand, which offer hundreds of stores, are within 2 miles of Tropico.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sheida Rezazadeh
Sheida Rezazadeh
Keller Williams R. E. Services
(747) 307-5722
22 Total Sales
2 in Tropico
$805K - $915K Price Range
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Tom Barseghian
Tom Barseghian
Toma Real Estate
(747) 307-7072
114 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$890,000 Price
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David Nalbandyan
David Nalbandyan
LA Premier Realty
(747) 277-0134
88 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$925,000 Price
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Annabelle Pacheco
Annabelle Pacheco
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty of California Inc
(626) 389-1281
37 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$1,011,111 Price
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Sean Curts
Sean Curts
Responds QuicklyThe ONE Luxury Properties
(747) 998-0875
270 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$860,000 Price
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Rick Raymundo
Rick Raymundo
Responds QuicklyMarcus & Millichap
(424) 371-7415
67 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$2,450,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cerritos Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Bob Hope
16 min drive
Train
Glendale
Bus
San Fernando & Cerritos
Bus
Brand & Los Feliz
Bus
San Fernando & Brand
Bus
San Fernando & Los Feliz
Bus
Brand & Magnolia
Bus
Central & Magnolia
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tropico | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tropico Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tropico, Glendale sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Tropico, Glendale over the last 12 months is $940,500, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,025,000
Median Sale Price
$940,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,320,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$925,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-56%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$514
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
127
Median Year Built
1923
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,349
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,270
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,737 - $4,450 per month
- The Griffith
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 603+ Sq Ft
- 435 W Los Feliz Rd
- Glendale, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,034
Median Age
39
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,019
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,593
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.3%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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