Tropico is in south Glendale, just east of Atwater Village, a community within the Los Angeles city limits. "Glendale shines as a hidden gem in Southern California, strategically positioned near Downtown LA and surrounded by amazing neighbors," says Sheida Rezazadeh, a broker associate with Keller Williams Real Estate Services. It's about 7 miles to Downtown Los Angeles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
David Nalbandyan
LA Premier Realty
(747) 277-0134
83 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$925,000 Price
Sheida Rezazadeh
Keller Williams R. E. Services
(747) 307-5722
22 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$805,000 Price
Halo You
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
(657) 385-3762
7 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$940,500 Price
Rick Raymundo
Marcus & Millichap
(424) 371-7415
67 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$2,450,000 Price
Howard Stacher
eXp Realty of California Inc
(949) 356-7292
123 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$940,500 Price
Akash Saini
Keller Williams Realty Calabasas
(657) 286-4628
29 Total Sales
1 in Tropico
$1,575,000 Price
Airport
Bob Hope
17 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
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tropico | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
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Number of Homes
127
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Median Year Built
1923
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,349
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,300
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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$2,712 - $17,084 per month
$2,600 per month
$1,975 per month
$2,170 per month
$2,045 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
9
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Median Rent
$2,100
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,198
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$6,200
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,300
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,300
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Median Condo Rent
$2,260
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,400
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Total Population
5,034
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Median Age
39
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Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$87,019
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$97,593
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High School Graduates
83.6%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
37.3%
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Advanced Degrees
12.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
On par with the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
20''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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One of the older neighborhoods in Glendale that's close to downtown shopping