Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Glendale
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Which Glendale neighborhoods have the highest urban-rural index score? All 37 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 6.32/10. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Dense vegetation and open landscapes characterize this area, making it significantly more rural than the Glendale average according to iHuus data.
Expansive natural hillsides and undeveloped canyon terrain create a much more open, sparsely populated environment than the typical Glendale neighborhood. Residents can expect vast green spaces and low building density according to iHuus data.
Open land and scattered homes provide a more rural atmosphere than the typical Glendale landscape. According to iHuus data, this area features significantly more greenery and woodland than the city average.
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Full Glendale Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Isle | 9.2 | #1 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Scholl Canyon | 8.7 | #2 | +2.4 ↑ |
| San Rafael Hills | 8.7 | #3 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Verdugo Mountains | 8.6 | #4 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Rancho San Rafael | 8.5 | #5 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Chevy Chase | 8.4 | #6 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Verdugo Woodlands | 8.2 | #7 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Montecito Park | 7.9 | #8 | +1.6 ↑ |
| San Gabriel Mountains | 7.9 | #9 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Glenoaks Canyon | 7.9 | #10 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Oakmont | 7.4 | #11 | +1.1 ↑ |
| College HIlls | 7.2 | #12 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Greenbriar | 7.2 | #13 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Brockmont | 7.1 | #14 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Sparr Heights | 7.1 | #15 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Whiting Woods | 7.1 | #16 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Adams Hill | 6.8 | #17 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Crescenta Highlands | 6.8 | #18 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Montrose Verdugo City | 6.7 | #19 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Pacific Edison | 6.5 | #20 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Somerset | 6.5 | #21 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Mariposa | 6.5 | #22 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Tropico | 6.5 | #23 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Glenwood | 6.2 | #24 | -0.1 ↓ |
| El Miradero | 6.2 | #25 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Riverside Rancho | 5.9 | #26 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Woodbury | 5.8 | #27 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Pelanconi | 5.8 | #28 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Citrus Grove | 5.7 | #29 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Grandview | 5.5 | #30 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Verdugo Viejo | 5.4 | #31 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Fremont Park | 5.2 | #32 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Grand Central | 5.2 | #33 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Rossmoyne | 4.5 | #34 | -1.8 ↓ |
| City Center | 4.5 | #35 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Moorpark | 4.3 | #36 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Vineyard | 3.2 | #37 | -3.1 ↓ |
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