New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Glen Gardner is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,702. Residents earn $98,750 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glen Gardner receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Glen Gardner stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Glen Gardner is $98,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Glen Gardner among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Glen Gardner is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,472 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Glen Gardner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 82.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.3% |
| 29% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,750 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,387 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $151,298 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,073 |
| County GDP | $9,867M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.45% |
| Commute Time | 38.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $280,000 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $537,195 |
| Median List Price | $380,000 |
| Median List Price | $380,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $322 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,472 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.45% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7004°N, 74.9395°W |
| County FIPS | 34019 |
Winner: Republican by 6.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,098/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.7% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 38.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |