Living in Glen Gardner, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Gardner · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Gardner has 1,916 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $101,974 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $330,900, the median rent is $1,890/month.
Glen Gardner at a glance
- Population
- 1,916
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $101,974State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $330,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,890/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Glen Gardner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glen Gardner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Gardner the median home value is $330,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,890 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,254 a month in housing costs.
Glen Gardner median household income
The median household income in Glen Gardner is $101,974 and the income per person is $59,733. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Glen Gardner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 779
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.43
Glen Gardner demographics
- Population
- 1,916
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 776
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Gardner ›
Education in Glen Gardner
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Glen Gardner have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Gardner
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Glen Gardner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Gardner | 1,916 | $101,974 | $330,900 | $1,890 |
| Hampton | 1,020 | $67,222 | $336,500 | $1,125 |
| Lebanon | 6,234 | $129,936 | $491,200 | $1,283 |
| High Bridge | 3,580 | $112,467 | $336,500 | $1,831 |
| Asbury | 241 | $128,889 | $407,100 | — |
| Anderson | 607 | $89,034 | $316,100 | — |
| Bethlehem | 3,760 | $142,434 | $496,600 | $2,047 |
| Clinton | 2,789 | $141,146 | $436,200 | $1,881 |
| Annandale | 1,568 | $168,043 | $504,900 | $2,662 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Gardner, NJ?
The median household income in Glen Gardner is $101,974, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glen Gardner?
The median home value in Glen Gardner is $330,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Glen Gardner?
The median gross rent in Glen Gardner is $1,890 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Glen Gardner, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Glen Gardner?
The median age in Glen Gardner is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Glen Gardner?
The average commute to work in Glen Gardner is 40 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Gardner?
The unemployment rate in Glen Gardner is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Gardner?
42.8% of adults in Glen Gardner have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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