City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Glendale

$332kMedian Home
289Days with 5+ hrs sun
57°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation13kCenter elevation653 ft
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Glendale is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 13,357 at the 2020 census. A suburb north of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Glendale, Wisconsin
Latitude43.14°
Longitude-87.94°
Population13k
Center elevation653 ft

State Context

WisconsinU.S. state

Wisconsin is a state in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. With a population of about 6 million, and an area of about 65,500 square miles (170,000 km2), Wisconsin is the 21st-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area. Wisconsin has 72 counties.Wikipedia

Income tax: 3.50% - 7.65%Avg sales tax: 5.43%Property tax: 1.51%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Lakes Midwest

The Great Lakes Midwest includes lakefront metropolitan areas, inland cities, university towns, and rural communities. Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Minneapolis illustrate different urban settings within this broad grouping.

Proximity to a Great Lake can influence local weather, but lake-effect snow does not affect every city equally. Inland and southern parts of the region also differ from northern lakefront locations. Compare local snowfall, temperatures, housing, and transport rather than assuming one regional pattern.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age45 yrs
College Educated59%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home19%of workforce
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,659/mo
Median rent
$332k
Median home price
Rent burden25% of income
Household Income
$80k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
73
Walk Score at mapped location
38 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

43.13550, -87.93600 · Updated 2026-08-28

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Walkability
38
School Rating
7.6/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
289
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

79% of the year
Avg High Temp
57°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
70% warm season / 72% cool season
Comfort Score
44/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
49°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
36"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
35"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
45
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 70% · Winter 72% · Oct-Jan 67-76%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
14 days
per year with AQI > 100
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