143 years in pictures
Census counts: 646 in 1910, 858 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1982 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
- 1883Glendale is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 867, settled in 1883.
34% of residents are under 18 in Glendale, where Oregon’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 22%. Among 116 Oregon towns, just 2 have a lower typical home value than Glendale. Glendale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 646 in 1910, 858 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1982 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Glendale, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Glendale.
At 99 of 100, Glendale’s FEMA risk score is against 64 of 100 in Oregon’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Glendale home is worth about $261,000, about the same as a year ago, 47% below the Oregon typical home. Glendale’s median rent is $1,075 a month.
| Glendale | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,075 a month | $1,414 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 65% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The median household income in Glendale is $43,000. Most working residents leave Glendale for work: only 3% work in town. 12% of Glendale residents live below the poverty line.
| Glendale | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Glendale has mild winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83° and January nights drop to 34°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Glendale beats the Oregon average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Glendale.
| Glendale | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 20% | 19% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| What stands out | Glendale | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glendale City Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Glendale Memorial Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Glendale; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Glendale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
Where Glendale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Oregon, United States
Glendale is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Glendale had a population of 858.
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Glendale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.