Discover Glen Ridge, NJ: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

Toney's Brook flowing through The Glen in Glen Ridge

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Glen Ridge Historic District

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Christ Church Episcopal

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Glen Ridge is in New Jersey.

7,584

Glen Ridge Population12

202,222

Median Household Income2

3.7

Unemployment Rate15

Transportation

73
- Distance to NYC midtown by automobile3
  
  18.2 miles
- Time to NYC midtown by automobile3
  
  39.0 minutes
- Time to NYC midtown by public transportation3
  
  35.0 minutes
- Trip segments to NYC midtown by public transportation3
  
  1
Attractions

69
- Golf courses
  
  0 in 2-mile radius
- Golf courses
  
  19 in 10-mile radius
- Movie theaters
  
  1 in 2-mile radius
- Movie theaters
  
  14 in 10-mile radius
- Starbucks
  
  2 in 2-mile radius
- Starbucks
  
  46 in 10-mile radius
Healthcare

64
- Hospitals
  
  15
- Hospitals (average rating)
  
  1.8 / 5
Economy

63
- Median household income2
  
  $202,222
- Median individual income (full-time)9
  
  $129,278
- Percentage earning $100,000+9
  
  64.2 %
- Income growth since 20182
  
  -5.4 %
- Income growth since 20102
  
  26.0 %
- Employment rate2
  
  96.4 %
- Employment rate growth since 20182
  
  -5.4 %
- Employment rate growth since 20102
  
  2.3 %
- Population growth since 201812
  
  0.1 %
- Population growth since 201012
  
  1.9 %
Education

51
- Public elementary schools8
  
  1
- Public elementary schools8
  
  4.1 per 100 residents under 18
- Public elementary schools8
  
  9.0 / 10
Diversity

49
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  76.4 %
- Black7
  
  3.8 %
- Asian7
  
  6.8 %
- Hispanic7
  
  7.2 %
Safety

32
- Propery crimes4
  
  1,424 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes4
  
  53 per 100,000 residents
Internet Connectivity

31
- Average download speed5
  
  96 mbps
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband5
  
  99.8 %
Home Pricing

30
- Median home value6
  
  $762,649
- Median home value (sq ft)10
  
  $268
- Median home rent11
  
  $1,723
Outdoor Activities

28
- Nearest beach
  
  16.7 miles away
- Beaches within 10 miles
  
  0
- Nearest park
  
  0.4 miles away
- Parks within 10 miles
  
  48

The population of Glen Ridge in their late 30s, 40s, and early 50s grew by 8.3% since 2010, which is the city's fastest growing segment.

Age

Median Age7

1.9

Population Growth Since 201012

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. New Jersey average7

Race

55.8

New Jersey Population, White18

61.1

United States Population, White18

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Rent

1723

Monthly Average11

Renters11

Average Home Value6

Income

64.2

$100,000+9

6.8

<$25,0009

Distribution by Industry2

2020 Presidential Election Results19

Representatives

Governor13	Phil Murphy Democratic
Senator13	Bob Menendez Democratic
Senator13	Cory Booker Democratic
House of Representative13	Donald Payne Jr. Democratic
State Senator13	Ronald Rice Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, New York University Langone Medical Center, is 12.9 miles from the center of Glen Ridge, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA New Jersey Health Care System - East Orange Campus, is 2.5 miles away

Nearest Hospitals

In New Jersey, 8.9% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a decrease from 2000 when 10.8% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks14

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law14

1	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
2	2019 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
3	Transit and driving directions
4	2019 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
5	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
6	Zillow Housing Data
7	2019 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
9	2019 Earnings \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
10	Realtor.com
11	2019 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
12	2019 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
13	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
14	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
15	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
16	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
17	2010 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
19	2020 Presidential election results

Glen Ridge, NJ

City Score

Transportation

Attractions

Healthcare

Economy

Education

Diversity

Safety

Internet Connectivity

Home Pricing

Outdoor Activities

Population

Age

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. New Jersey average7

Race and Ethnicity