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Crime in Glen Ridge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glen Ridge. Key points include:
There were 100 total crimes in Glen Ridge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Ridge is 1,220.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Ridge is 24.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Ridge is 1,195.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glen Ridge is -42.42% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Glen Ridge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glen Ridge / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 100 | 1,220.3 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 24.4 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 24.4 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 98 | 1,195.9 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 231.8 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 76 | 927.4 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 36.6 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Glen Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glen Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glen Ridge is 171 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glen Ridge is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Glen Ridge is $1,125,696.
The median income in Glen Ridge is $250,001.
Glen Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glen Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glen Ridge | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 305 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glen Ridge, NJ Weather
The average high in Glen Ridge is 62.5° and the average low is 43.8°.
There are 74.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.5 inches of precipitation each year with 26.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glen Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glen Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glen Ridge
The current population in Glen Ridge is 7,943. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,943 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 7,827 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,797 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 7,764 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 7,583 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,584 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,573 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 7,668 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,615 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,607 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,606 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,561 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 7,520 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 7,474 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glen Ridge
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Glen Ridge is:
74.2% White with 5,896 White residents.
2.9% African American with 229 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.4% Asian with 431 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 10 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 519 Two Or More residents.
10.8% Hispanic with 858 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glen Ridge
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Glen Ridge is 51.0% female with 4,053 female residents.
Glen Ridge is 49.0% male with 3,889 male residents.
| Gender | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glen Ridge for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed high school / ged.
5.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
28.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed professional degree.
8.0% of adults in Glen Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glen Ridge, New Jersey
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2.5% of households in Glen Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Glen Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in Glen Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.2% of households in Glen Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.8% of households in Glen Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
2.7% of households in Glen Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.9% of households in Glen Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.7% of households in Glen Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Glen Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
63.4% of households in Glen Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.2% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 63.4% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
