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Glen Ridge, NJ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Glen Ridge - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,827
Residents
$248,016
Median income
$730,600
Median home
$2,205
Median rent (state)

Glen Ridge - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Glen Ridge lands in the 99th percentile for household income and the 55th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

99th
percentile, household income
93rd
percentile, home value
86th
percentile, median rent
55th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Glen Ridge, NJ

New Jersey's Glen Ridge is a small town, with 7,827 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Glen Ridge households earn a median of $248,016 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Home values in Glen Ridge run a median of $730,600, and the median resident age is 41.1 years. Educational attainment runs 83.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 64.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Glen Ridge (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Glen Ridge reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1220.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

New Jersey carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New Jersey at 108.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,205 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Jersey run around $275, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

7,827 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$248,016 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does Glen Ridge compare to other US cities?

Where Glen Ridge sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 99% higher than other cities
Home value 93% pricier than other cities
Median rent 86% pricier than other cities
Safety 55% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at New Jersey, Glen Ridge ranks #139 of 238 New Jersey cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Glen Ridge against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Jersey only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Jersey-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Glen Ridge near the bottom of New Jersey's cities

Among the 680 New Jersey cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Glen Ridge ranks #540 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Glen Ridge only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#13 of 659
98th percentile in New Jersey
Median Gross Rent
#298 of 686
41st percentile in New Jersey
Median Home Value
#88 of 672
87th percentile in New Jersey
Poverty Rate
#540 of 680
0th percentile in New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#14 of 686
98th percentile in New Jersey

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Jersey only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

99thIncome percentile
55thSafety percentile

99th percentile nationally for median household income · 55th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Glen Ridge's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Glen Ridge's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 55 Avg. percentile National median
Glen Ridge's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Glen Ridge's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$730,600 7th percentile more affordable than 7% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Glen Ridge $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Glen Ridge, NJ Glen Ridge, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Glen Ridge, NJ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Glen Ridge, NJ median $248,016/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Glen Ridge, NJ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Glen Ridge, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 83.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,827
Median Income
$248,016
Median Home Value
$730,600
Median Age
41.1
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
64.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
83.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1220.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
24.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1195.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,600 residents7,800 residents8,000 residents8,200 residents8,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,749 residents 8,259 residents ▲ +6.6%
Glen Ridge's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 104
2020 0
2021 0
2022 1
2023 2
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
35.0%
Carpool
4.5%
Public Transit
27.8%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
29.1%
Other
1.8%

Based on 3,632 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Jersey - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Jersey state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Jersey state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Glen Ridge sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,205/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Bernardsville
7,871 people
Basking Ridge
7,882 people
Fanwood
7,714 people
Dunellen
7,711 people
Watsessing
7,944 people
Carneys Point
7,945 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Glen Ridge's 7,827 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Westlake, CA
7,829 people
Princeton, IL
7,829 people
Yreka, CA
7,832 people
Robinwood, MD
7,822 people
Round Lake Park, IL
7,833 people
Quincy, FL
7,818 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Glen Ridge's $248,016 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Crosspointe, VA
$247,708 median income
Muttontown, NY
$247,589 median income
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
$247,500 median income
North Chevy Chase, MD
$247,500 median income
Lake Success, NY
$248,750 median income
Jupiter Island, FL
$246,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Glen Ridge, NJ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Glen Ridge, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.4% 13.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.4% White 75.4% Black or African American 3.8% Asian 5.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.8% Two or more races 13.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Glen Ridge compares to nearby New Jersey cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Glen Ridge (this city) 7,827 $248,016
Bernardsville 7,871 $231,006
Basking Ridge 7,882 $200,378
Fanwood 7,714 $176,667
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Glen Ridge, NJ?

What is the population of Glen Ridge, NJ? +

The population of Glen Ridge, NJ stands at 7,827 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Glen Ridge, NJ? +

In Glen Ridge, the typical household earns $248,016 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Glen Ridge? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Glen Ridge; the closest available measure is the New Jersey state average, a cost of living index of 108.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Jersey vary by metro area.

Is Glen Ridge, NJ safe? +

Glen Ridge has a total crime rate of 1220.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Glen Ridge, NJ? +

Glen Ridge's median home value sits at $730,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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