Glen Ridge, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,583
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
5.2%
Median Home
$651,100
Median Income
$211,091
Median Rent
$1,757
Glen Ridge SnackAbility
10
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
10
Commute
3
Glen Ridge, NJ Crime Report
100
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,320.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-43.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glen Ridge / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 100 | 1,320.3 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 79.2 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.2 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 52.8 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 94 | 1,241.1 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 12 | 158.4 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 74 | 977.0 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 105.6 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Glen Ridge, NJ Cost Of Living
159
Glen Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Glen Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Glen Ridge | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 276 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Glen Ridge in New Jersey
Map Of Glen Ridge, NJ
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Population over time in Glen Ridge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,583 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,573 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 7,668 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,615 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,607 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 7,606 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,561 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 7,520 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 7,474 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 7,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glen Ridge
| Race | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Glen Ridge
| Gender | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glen Ridge for adults over 25
| Education | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 44.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Glen Ridge, New Jersey
| Income | Glen Ridge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.7% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.8% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 54.2% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
