Glendale
Located in the west-central portion, Glendale is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City. The area is surrounded by Forest Hills from the east, Middle Village from the north, Woodhaven from the south and Ridgewood from the west. Initially, Glendale was a residential neighborhood but later it developed as an industrial area. The district is surrounded by many parks and cemeteries and its primary zip code is 11385.
Demographics & Population
According to the stats of US census 2010, Glendale had a population of 32,496. More than 60% of the people here are White and other races include Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic and African American. The median household income of the neighborhood, as of 2017, was $71,234.
History
Fresh Pond was the original name of what is now known as Glendale. In 1847, when the creation of new cemeteries was banned in Manhattan, cemetery owners started to make new cemeteries around Queens and Brooklyn and as a result, Glendale was encircled by cemetery belt. In 1860, George C. Schott got a larger portion of Fresh Pond and he then renamed the area as Glendale.
The neighborhood’s economy shifted from farming to breweries after World War I. Glendale played a big part in the World War II and especially Brooklyn Project as the neighborhood had many skilled workers. In the start of the 21st century, Glendale underwent a complete overhaul in terms of building redevelopment. A new shopping center named ‘The Shops at Atlas Park’ was built after demolishing Atlas Terminal.
What’s here?
The education standard in Glendale is lower as compared to the rest of the city. Only 33% of the residents here have a college degree. Some notable public schools of the district include P.S. 68 Elementary, P.S. 91 Elementary, P.S. 113 Elementary, I.S. 119 The Glendale Intermediate School, St. John's Lutheran Elementary, Sacred Heart Elementary, and Redeemer Lutheran Elementary.
Glendale also has a branch of Queens Public Library which is located at 78-60 73rd Place. Residents enjoy easy access to the neighborhood as it is served by the New York City Subway. The district is also accessible through MTA Regional Bus Operations. Some notable people of the area include Richard Arkwright, Dan Schneider, Big Cass, Phil Rizzuto, and Daniel Daly.
There is no shortage of bars, restaurants and coffee shops in Glendale and most people rent their houses. People here are liberal and most of the people here are working professionals. According to the reports, the average price of a house here is $576,006 and the median rent is $1,536.
Living in Glendale gives this peace of mind to a person when they can return home to a quiet place. Everything that may be needed is just a short walk away; grocery shopping, pharmacies, and even an outdoor mall. The food places all around give an authentic taste of different cuisines. Everyone in the neighborhood knows each other and any type of news travels quickly. So, if you are looking for a comfortable place in the heart of the city, Glendale may be the right choice for you.
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