| Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. As of 2010 the population of the city was 226,721. It is Arizona's 5th largest city. As the 5th largest city in Arizona, Glendale’s fast growth makes it a popular place to live in the Greater Phoenix area.
Located in the West Valley, Glendale offers a home for some of Arizona’s tops sports teams, provides institutions of higher learning and is even called Arizona’s Antique Capital. With plenty of shopping, sports, culture and more, the city offers the perfect place to live, work and play.
Glendale is located on the desert floor and the weather is warm for much of the year. During the summer months, the weather can be very hot. During the winter, temperatures average in the 50s and 60s during the day, offering a mild winter that residents and visitors alike appreciate. Most days in Glendale are sunny, which is perfect for enjoying time outdoors, and rainy days are rare. |
