About Glendora
Known as “The Pride of the Foothills”, the City of Glendora is nestled at the base of the scenic San Gabriel Mountains along historic Route 66. Conveniently located less than 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles where the 210 and 57 freeways meet, Glendora provides close proximity to Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, offering easy access to major commercial, cultural, educational and recreational areas throughout Southern California. Opening in 2025, the Metro’s A-Line Glendora Station will be a new stop on the region’s light rail system, featuring trips to Pasadena in less than 30 minutes and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles under an hour.
Founded in 1887, Glendora was officially incorporated as a City in 1911 and remained a small citrus-producing community until the late 1950s, when agriculture gave way to large scale residential development. Today, more than 50,000 residents enjoy Glendora's excellent public and private schools, lush parks, comprehensive community services and one of the lowest crime rates in Los Angeles County.
Glendora's diversified business community ranges from the Downtown Village, where personalized service is provided by owner-operated retail stores, to large centers offering a range of national chain and local shopping options.
Glendora is also one of Southern California's most attractive residential communities, with a variety of homes, from cozy turn-of-the-century cottages to prestigious executive hillside estates. Quality education, both public and private, is yet another shining attribute of the Glendora community.
From tree lined neighborhood streets and the quaint, historic downtown, to the modern amenities throughout the City, Glendora is a haven from the fast pace of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Welcome to Glendora!
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