At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$61,387 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
Zillow: $567,183
Median Rent
$1,472/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.3% smoking rate
How Glen Gardner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Gardner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Gardner a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Gardner residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,387. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Gardner is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,183. Median rent is $1,472/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
42.1% of adults in Glen Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Gardner has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,702
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$61,387
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,472
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$567,183
Housing Units753
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation532 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute39 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Glen Gardner was founded in 1919.
The median home in Glen Gardner was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.