At a Glance
Median Income
$124,219
$57,084 per capita
Home Value
$634,900
Zillow: $647,768
Median Rent
$2,167/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
1,488/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Glen Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Ridge residents earn a median household income of $124,219 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,084. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Ridge is $634,900 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,768. Median rent is $2,167/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Glen Ridge reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,488/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Glen Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Ridge has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population319
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,219
Per Capita$57,084
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$634,900
Rent$2,167
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$647,768
Housing Units103
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property1,488/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Ridge was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.