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Glen Rock, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
12,082 Population 4,475/sq mi density
$210,369 Median Income $80,565 per capita
$817,300 Home Value $1,021,065 Zillow
$1,938 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$210,369 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$817,300 home value, $1,938/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Rock, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$210,369
180% above
$80,565 per capita
Home Value
$817,300
190% above
Zillow: $1,021,065
Median Rent
$1,938/mo
67% above
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
124% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
31% below
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Glen Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glen Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
280%
Home Value
290%
Rent
167%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
224%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Rock a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glen Rock residents earn a median household income of $210,369 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,565. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glen Rock is $817,300 , 190% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,021,065. Median rent is $1,938/month, with 45.0% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Glen Rock reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

75.4% of adults in Glen Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (124% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Rock has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population12,082
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4,475/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$210,369
Per Capita$80,565
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A
Home Value$817,300
Rent$1,938
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$1,021,065
Housing Units3,802
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property508/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary110/100K

Health

Obesity22.3%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation122 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+36.9%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Glen Rock was built in 1951.
16.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.