Introduction

Glen Rock is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. The population of Glen Rock NJ is 11,826. The median age in Glen Rock NJ is 40.6 years (41.8 years for women and 38.3 years for men). In order to find out more about Glen Rock NJ, such as the best places to live in Glen Rock NJ, neighborhoods in Glen Rock NJ, best schools in Glen Rock NJ, and more, reach out to our experts at Nextburb

Quick Facts About Glen Rock NJ

• Glen Rock NJ has a host of well-rated public schools.
• It is extremely ideal for families.
• The borough of Glen Rock NJ has a diversity grade of B.
• Glen Rock is one of the best suburbs to buy a house in New Jersey.
• It is ranked as one of the best places to live in New Jersey.

History of Glen Rock NJ

Taken from parts of Saddle River Township and Ridgewood Township during the "Boroughitis", the borough of Glen Rock was created on 14th September, 1894. The aim of breaking away from Ridgewood Township was to make it easier for the students of Glen Rock to go to a school located closer to the center of Ridgewood. Although the borough was originally about to be named "South Ridgewood", it was decided to be called “Glen Rock” instead so as to avoid any confusion with Ridgewood Village.

Demographics of Glen Rock NJ

Age Distribution

7.6% of the residents in Glen Rock NJ are kids below the age of 5. 21.6% of them are youngsters aged between 5 to 17, 7.5% of them fall between the ages of 18 to 24, and those aged between 25 to 34 make up 5.8% of the population. The individuals aged between 35 to 54 constitute 30.7% of the population, the ones between 55 to 64 make up 12.5%, and those aged 65 and above come up to 14.2%.

Educational Attainment

4% of the residents in Glen Rock NJ are currently attending college. 97.7% of them are high school graduates and 74.4% of them are college graduates.

Diversity in Glen Rock

75.3% of the individuals in Glen Rock NJ are White. 11.7% of them are Asians, 7.7% of them are Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% of them belong to two or more races, 1.7% are Black or African American, and 0.3% of them are American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

Real Estate in Glen Rock NJ: What Do the Numbers Say?

The median listing home price in January 2022 in Glen Rock NJ was recorded as $759K. $317 was noted as the median listing home price per square foot.

Types of Homes

• Single-family homes: 93.3%
• Townhomes: 1.9%
• Small apartment buildings: 2.1%
• Apartment complexes: 2.7%

Home Value by Number of Bedrooms

• No bedroom: 0%
• One bedroom: 1.7%
• Two bedrooms: 6.6%
• Three bedrooms: 44%
• Four bedrooms: 36.6%
• Five or more bedrooms: 11.1%

Getting a Home in Glen Rock

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Rentals and Properties in Glen Rock

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Professions of the Residents of Glen Rock

The median household income in Glen Rock NJ is $187,000 and the national median household income is $62,843. The per capita income is $70,032 and the national per capita income is $34,103. Some of the professions chosen by the residents of Glen Rock NJ include:

• Education: 15.4%
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15.2%
• Finance: 15.2%
• Healthcare: 11.2%
• Retail: 8.3%
• Manufacturing: 5.9%
• Information Technology: 5%
• Wholesale: 3.7%
• Accommodation: 2.9%
• Other: 2.9%
• Administration: 2.8%
• Public Service: 2.7%
• Real Estate: 2.4%
• Construction: 2.3%

Cost of Living in Glen Rock

The cost of living in Glen Rock NJ is 40% higher than the national average and 15% higher than the average in New Jersey. While transportation is the most expensive department in Glen Rock NJ, it is followed by health, which is then followed by food, and then followed by housing.

K-12 Schools in Glen Rock NJ

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Public Schools

The public schools in Glen Rock NJ are:

• Alexander Hamilton School
• Central School
• Clara E Coleman School
• Richard E. Byrd School
• Glen Rock Middle School
• Glen Rock High School

Private Schools

The private schools in Glen Rock NJ include:

• Academy of Our Lady
• All Saints' Preschool

Preschools

The preschools, daycare options, and childcare facilities in Glen Rock NJ are as follows:

• Glen Rock Jewish Center Nursery School
• Glen Rock Community School

Crime Rate in Glen Rock NJ

The crime rate in Glen Rock NJ is much lower when compared to an average US city, owing to the A+ overall crime grade. Falling in the 96th percentile for safety, there are just 4% of the places in the United States that are safer than Glen Rock NJ. In a given year, the crime rate in Glen Rock NJ is 9.87 per 1,000 residents.

Commute to and from Glen Rock

61% of the residents in Glen Rock NJ drive their own cars. 5.8% of them work from home and 22.7% of them make use of mass transit.

Commuter Trains

Glen Rock Boro Hall Station and Glen Rock Main Line Station are the two NJ Transit stations located in Glen Rock NJ. It takes about an hour to travel from Glen Rock NJ to New York via a train.

Nearby Airports

The airports located near Glen Rock NJ are as follows:

• Teterboro Airport (15 minutes away)
• Newark Liberty International Airport (33 minutes away)
• LaGuardia Airport (52 minutes away)

Community Life in Glen Rock

Glen Courts Senior Citizen: Glen Courts Senior Citizen is a senior citizen center located in Glen Rock NJ. It enables the senior residents of the borough of Glen Rock NJ to engage in activities, thereby enriching their social lives.

Top Attractions to Visit in Glen Rock

Thielke Arboretum: Glen Rock’s Thielke Arboretum is not just an ordinary park. It is a gorgeous forest that contains gardens, nature trails, and also a glittering brook. At the arboretum, the visitors can feast their eyes on butterflies, birds, amphibians, and several other creatures.

Glen Rock Historical & Preservation Society: The Glen Rock Historical & Preservation Society aims to preserve the history of Glen Rock NJ for the knowledge of the present and future generations. One of the ways they do this is by maintaining the Museum at the Station that is situated within the Main Line Train Station.

Places of Worship in Glen Rock

The places of worship in Glen Rock NJ include:

Community Church of Glen Rock
354 Rock Rd
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Contact: (201) 251-4759

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
233 S Highwood Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Contact: (201) 444-6598

All Saints Episcopal Church
40 Central Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Contact: (201) 444-6874

St. Catharine Church
905 S Maple Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 7452
Contact: (201) 445-3703

Places to Eat in Glen Rock

The eateries to try out in Glen Rock NJ are as follows:

• Kosher Nosh Deli Restaurant
• Iachetti’s Kitchen
• John's Boy Pizzeria
• Turvino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
• Marc's Cheesecake
• Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
• Glen Rock Inn
• Rock Kitchen
• Chicken Kebab
• Tani Sushi & Asian Grill
• Giannella's Deli

Comparison to Neighboring Places

Some of the places located near Glen Rock NJ are Ridgewood, Hawthorne, and Fair Lawn.

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