Outdoors & parks
Thunderbird Conservation Park
Glendale
Glendale's untouched upper-desert sanctuary threading 15 miles of trails through the Hedgpeth Hills—the West Valley's most rewarding sunset hike.
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Neighborhood living guide
Glendale (Arrowhead)
Glendale, Arizona
Glendale's Arrowhead area is a value-friendly northwest suburb known for sports and entertainment, anchored by State Farm Stadium and the Westgate district. Arrowhead Towne Center handles the shopping, while nearby desert parks open up space for the outdoors. With easy Loop 101 access and a relaxed, spacious feel, it's an easygoing corner of the Valley.
50Walk
32Transit
72Bike
Safety
72/100
Cost of living
100
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25 min to downtown
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299 sunny days/yr
🌍 For overseas buyers
Property tax
~0.7%
Est. gross yield
~5%
Typical HOA
$60–100/mo
- •Non-resident buyers can finance with ~30–40% down through portfolio lenders; cash purchases are common and quickest.
- •Full-service property management typically runs 8–10% of monthly rent.
- •Buying US property does not grant residency or a visa.
Schools
- Mountain Ridge High8/10
- Legend Springs Elementary7/10
- Hillcrest Middle7/10
Community
- Median age
- 35
- Median income
- $72,000
- Median home price
- $480,000
- Summer high
- 107°F
- Winter high
- 66°F
What's nearby
Shopping
Arrowhead Towne Center
Dining
Westgate Entertainment District
Parks & outdoors
State Farm Stadium · Thunderbird Conservation Park
Lifestyle highlights
- ✓State Farm Stadium and Westgate nearby
- ✓Arrowhead Towne Center shopping
- ✓Desert parks and open space
- ✓Easy Loop 101 access
Homes in Glendale (Arrowhead)
Nearby dining & attractions
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Westgate Entertainment District
Glendale
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Dining & food
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50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix
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Dining & food
Durant's Fine Foods
Phoenix
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Frequently asked questions
What is it like to live in Glendale (Arrowhead)?
Glendale's Arrowhead area is a value-friendly northwest suburb known for sports and entertainment, anchored by State Farm Stadium and the Westgate district. Arrowhead Towne Center handles the shopping, while nearby desert parks open up space for the outdoors. With easy Loop 101 access and a relaxed, spacious feel, it's an easygoing corner of the Valley.
How walkable is Glendale (Arrowhead)?
Glendale (Arrowhead) has a Walk Score of 35, making it car-dependent, where most errands require a car.
What are the best-rated schools in Glendale (Arrowhead)?
Top-rated schools include Mountain Ridge High (8/10), Legend Springs Elementary (7/10), Hillcrest Middle (7/10) (GreatSchools-style ratings out of 10).
What is the weather like in Glendale (Arrowhead)?
Phoenix-metro sunshine year-round — about 299 sunny days a year. Summer highs average 107°F and winter highs about 66°F.
What are property taxes and rental yields in Glendale (Arrowhead)?
Effective property tax is about 0.7% per year; estimated gross rental yield is around 5%; typical HOA: $60–100/mo.
What is the median home price in Glendale (Arrowhead)?
The median home price is around $480,000; median household income is about $72,000.