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Glendora, CA

Glendora is a city in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, California, 26 miles (42 km) east of Los Angeles. As of the 2020 census, the population of Glendora was 52,558.

Known as the "Pride of the Foothills", Glendora is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Its downtown area, locally known as the Glendora Village, hosts dozens of restaurants, cafes, shops, and boutiques along Glendora Avenue with many community events scheduled throughout the year.

Neighborhoods and residences in Glendora reflect the city's history and range from Queen Annes, to Folk Victorians, early 20th-century bungalows, ranch-style homes, to mid-rise multi-family residential complexes, to modern mansions. Glendora's most expensive neighborhoods contain many very large, secluded, estate homes with views across the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown Los Angeles.

Glendora is bordered by Azusa and the unincorporated community of Citrus to the west, San Dimas to the east and south, Covina and the unincorporated community of Charter Oak to the south, and the San Gabriel Mountains range to the north.

The city lies in the eastern end of the San Gabriel Valley between the San Gabriel Mountains range to the north and the South Hills to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.6 square miles (51 km2), of which 19.4 square miles (50 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 0.84%, is water.

The Shoshone were the first Native Americans to settle in the area.

Ygnacio Palomares received the 22,340-acre (90 km2) land grant Rancho San Jose from Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado in 1837. The land included the present-day cities of Pomona, Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas, and Glendora.

Like many cities in the San Gabriel Valley, Glendora was established on previously remote agricultural land when the area became connected to the outside world upon the completion of the Santa Fe Railway's main transcontinental line from Los Angeles to Chicago in May 1887. Located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, Glendora was started on approximately 300 acres (120 ha) that were subdivided and sold by George D. Whitcomb in late March 1887. On the first day of sale, 300 lots were sold. Whitcomb was the founder of the Whitcomb Locomotive Works in Chicago and Rochelle, Illinois, and had moved to California in the early 1880s. 

Glendora gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Glendora Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fit Glendora, Village Fitness & Physical Therapy, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Glendora, such as the Colby Trail and the Top of Punk Out Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Glendora, CA are Rubel Castle, Walnut Creek Community Regional Park, and Glendora Historical Society. 

Population: 49,934 (2023). Zip Code: 91741. Elevation: 774′. Area codes: 626, 909. Area: 19.66 mi².

FAQs

Is Glendora, CA a good place to live?

Living in Glendora offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Glendora, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Glendora and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Glendora are highly rated.

What is Glendora, CA known for?

Glendora is also a phenomenal base for planning a hike. The area has numerous trails worth seeking out, some of them with intriguing names like Poop Out, Punk Out, and Mystic Canyon. Glendora is also known for having the largest growth of bougainvillea in the country, located on Bennet Avenue since 1901.

What is the crime rate in Glendora, CA?

The crime rate in Glendora is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 26 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Glendora is 1 in 39. Based on FBI crime data, Glendora is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Glendora has a crime rate that is higher than 74% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Los Angeles County

Glendora’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Fit Glendora

Village Fitness & Physical Therapy

Colby Trail

Top of Punk Out Trail

Rubel Castle

Walnut Creek Community Regional Park

Glendora Historical Society

Niche

History of Glendora

Neighborhoodscout

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