Living in Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Ridge has 7,943 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $836,600, the median rent is $2,728/month.
Glen Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 7,943
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $836,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,728/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Glen Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glen Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Ridge the median home value is $836,600, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,728 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Glen Ridge median household income
The median household income in Glen Ridge is $250,001 and the income per person is $94,908. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Glen Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,569
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.18
Glen Ridge demographics
- Population
- 7,943
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 2,490
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Ridge ›
Education in Glen Ridge
81.4% of adults 25 and older in Glen Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 44.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Drive alone
- 33.3%
- Public transit
- 22.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Glen Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge | 7,943 | $250,001 | $836,600 | $2,728 |
| Bloomfield | 53,793 | $103,604 | $470,800 | $1,824 |
| Watsessing | 8,232 | $103,378 | $435,400 | $2,026 |
| Montclair | 40,341 | $151,075 | $906,400 | $2,063 |
| Silver Lake | 3,917 | $82,469 | $448,300 | $1,448 |
| Ampere North | 5,029 | $66,714 | $365,600 | $1,744 |
| Llewellyn Park | 560 | $184,833 | $1,140,000 | $2,225 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
| Brookdale | 9,960 | $161,779 | $573,500 | $1,791 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Ridge, NJ?
The median household income in Glen Ridge is $250,001, 141% higher than 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 Ridge?
The median home value in Glen Ridge is $836,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Glen Ridge?
The median gross rent in Glen Ridge is $2,728 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Glen Ridge, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Glen Ridge?
The median age in Glen Ridge is 40.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Glen Ridge?
The average commute to work in Glen Ridge is 36 minutes; 34.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Glen Ridge is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Ridge?
81.4% of adults in Glen Ridge 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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