At a Glance
Median Income
$248,016
$96,603 per capita
Home Value
$730,600
Zillow: $1,185,244
Median Rent
$2,347/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
1,196/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.4%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
6.1% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $248,016 , which is 230% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,603. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glen Ridge is $730,600 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,185,244. Median rent is $2,347/month, with 28.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Glen Ridge reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,196/100K.
Education
83.4% of adults in Glen Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Ridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,827
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density6,115/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$248,016
Per Capita$96,603
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A+
Home Value$730,600
Rent$2,347
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$1,185,244
Housing Units2,462
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property1,196/100K
Health
Obesity19.9%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation218 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.4%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+40.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Ridge was built in 1938.
27.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.