Self Storage – Glendale

Affordability, Accessibility and Ample Sunshine in Glendale Arizona
As one of the largest cities in the Phoenix-metro area, Glendale offers visitors and long-time residents plentiful sunshine and affordable housing. It’s less than 10 miles from downtown Phoenix and a relatively short drive to Sky Harbor International Airport. Those who call Glendale home enjoy quiet, meandering suburban streets, beautifully preserved historic ranches and world-class sports stadiums only a stone’s throw away.

Founded in 1892, the Glendale area initially attracted agriculturalists whose lands lined the Arizona Canal system. Over the years, the population boomed with people flocking to the region in search of the comforts of desert living. Today, Glendale’s neighborhoods are full of families, couples and retirees, most often living in single-family homes. There are mansions lining the still-functional canal in north Glendale’s Arrowhead neighborhood, and shopping and buzzy eateries at the Arrowhead Towne Center and at the Westgate Entertainment District. Yet, Glendale retains a quaint, family-friendly atmosphere.

Glendale’s largest employers range from tech giant Honeywell to AAA, Coca-Cola and Lockheed Martin. Its economy is rooted in business services, aerospace and defense, health care, education, manufacturing and entertainment.

Quick Facts About Glendale

• Founded: 1892
• Elevation: 1,154 ft.
• Population: 239,858
• Top industries: Education, health care, retail
• Primary highways: Loop 101, Loop 303, U.S. 60 and Interstate 17
• Located in Maricopa County

Source: Arizona Commerce Authority, “Community Profile for Glendale,” 2018

Things to Do Around Glendale
Glendale stretches across nearly 62 square miles. It’s filled with comfortable living accommodations and plenty of things to do and see.

Home to two renowned sports stadiums – Gila River Arena and State Farm Stadium – Glendale is a sport fan’s heaven. The latter is the home field to the Arizona Cardinals football team and hosts the annual Fiesta Bowl college football game. Looking like an enormous, silver flying saucer, State Farm Stadium is hard to miss. It’s a destination for big sporting events including the Super Bowl, football national championships, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, WrestleMania XXVI and soccer tournaments. Across the street, you’ll find Gila River Arena, home to the Arizona Coyotes hockey team. The Gila River Arena attracts professional skateboarders for the annual Street League Skateboarding event. Moreover, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox do spring training in Glendale at the Camelback Ranch ballpark.

If you’re not into sports, there are plenty of other activities in Glendale to fill the bright, sunny days. Known as the “Antique Capital of Arizona,” there are numerous stores in the downtown vicinity filled to the brim with unique knick-knacks to peruse.

History buffs will also enjoy two historic ranches found in Glendale: Sahuaro and Mainstee. Visitors at Sahuaro Ranch are greeted by a collection of once-grand ranch mansions, overlooking rose gardens and orchards. Peacocks roam the property, squawking and displaying their impressive plumes. There is also a dog park, picnic areas and – if you need a reprieve from the summer heat – escape to the Glendale Public Library, only a short walk away. At Mainstee Ranch, guests can explore fully restored 19^th century buildings and examine old-fashioned farm equipment.

Several annual events make sure there’s always something to look forward to when living in Glendale. People in this neighborhood enjoy the yearly Glitter and Glow Festival, the Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival, the Annual Chocolate Affaire and the Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival.

Glendale is where people go to experience an affordable and stress-free way of life, and where the whole family can feel right at home.

Self Storage in 85017
At Storage West, we pride ourselves on unparalleled customer service and pristine, roomy self-storage facilities for any lifestyle or need. Our Self Storage Glendale facility is accessible by the I-17, making moving and storage about as worry-free as it can be.

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