Glendale is a small residential city of about 6,100 people between Kirkwood and Webster Groves. Nearly every home is an owner-occupied single-family house, most built before 1960, and the city is split between two school districts at Berry Road. Here is what homes actually sell for, the schools, the commute, and the places residents use.
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About Glendale, Missouri
Glendale covers 1.30 square miles. It was incorporated in 1912 and is named for a small railroad station between Webster Groves and Kirkwood. About 99% of homes are single-family detached and 96% are owner-occupied.
Nearly 80% of the housing was built before 1960 (median year built 1951). About one in three working residents works from home.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. History: City of Glendale.
What Homes Sell For in Glendale
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 78 homes sold with a Glendale city address in the MLS. More than half of them (53%) closed between $400,000 and $700,000, and the median sale landed between $500,000 and $600,000.
| Segment | Range |
|---|---|
| More than half of sales (53%) | $400,000 to $700,000 |
| Median sale | $500,000 to $600,000 |
| Under $400,000 | 17% of sales |
| Over $700,000 | 31% of sales |
Source: MARIS MLS closed residential sales (rentals excluded): single-family, condo, townhouse and villa, homes with a Glendale city address in the MLS, October 2025 to September 2026. This is a market-wide range, not a valuation for any specific home.
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Schools Serving Glendale
Glendale is split between two school districts at Berry Road, according to the city. Homes west of Berry Road are in the Kirkwood School District, and homes east of Berry Road are in the Webster Groves School District.
North Glendale Elementary (Kirkwood School District) is inside the city. Kirkwood’s online “Current School Boundaries” map shows the schools for a Kirkwood-district address; call 314-213-6100 to verify. For the Webster Groves side, confirm with that district.
Sources: City of Glendale (glendalemo.org); kirkwoodschools.org.
Getting Around: Commute Times
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 18.7 minutes |
| Drive alone to work | About 60% of workers |
| Work from home | About 35% of workers |
| Main roads | Sappington Road, Manchester Road, McKnight Road, I-64 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Without traffic, Clayton is about 6 miles and 13 minutes away, and downtown St. Louis is about 13 miles and 22 minutes.
Drive times: OSRM routing, no-traffic estimates. Rush hour adds to both.
Parks and Places Residents Actually Use
- Kirkwood Parks and Recreation: Glendale residents get resident access to Kirkwood’s aquatic center, ice rink, community center and programs (Kirkwood Resident ID required).
- Webster Groves recreation: discounted rates at the Webster Groves aquatic center, fitness center, ice rink and tennis center.
- Glendale JazzFest: a September evening of bands and food on North Sappington Road.
- Firehouse Run: the city’s spring 5K and 10K, more than 45 years running.
Source: City of Glendale (glendalemo.org).
Who Glendale Is Really For
- Buyers who want a mostly residential small city between Kirkwood and Webster Groves
- Buyers choosing between the Kirkwood and Webster Groves school districts
- People who work from home and want Kirkwood’s amenities close by
Glendale Real Estate FAQ
What do homes sell for in Glendale, MO?
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 78 homes sold with a Glendale city address in the MLS. The median sale was between $500,000 and $600,000, and 53% of sales closed between $400,000 and $700,000.
What school district is Glendale, MO in?
Glendale is split at Berry Road: homes to the west are in the Kirkwood School District and homes to the east are in the Webster Groves School District.
Where is Glendale, MO?
Glendale is in St. Louis County, between Kirkwood and Webster Groves, about 6 miles from Clayton.
Work With Single Tree Team in Glendale
Single Tree Team is Craig Ziegel, a real estate agent licensed in Missouri and Illinois since 2011, brokered by eXp Realty. Craig helps buyers and sellers across central St. Louis County, including Glendale, and can pull current comparable sales for any street.
