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Glen Ridge Area Facts

  • Glen Ridge has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Glen Ridge crime rates are 26% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Glen Ridge is 35% higher than the New Jersey average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Glen Ridge? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Clay Field
      Hurrell Field
      The Glen
      Glenfield Park
      The Glen
      Bloomfield Town Green
      Foley Field
      Lackawanna Plaza

      Entertainment

      The Wellmont Theatre
      Makeready Gallery
      Essex Fine Arts Gallery
      Gallery 51
      Bow Tie Clairidge Cinemas
      The Meatlocker
      Montclair Art Museum
      Jersey Explorer Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      Diesel & Duke
      Domino's
      Subway
      Cordes' Wines & Liquors
      Popeyes
      Town Pub
      Saver's Club Liquor Locker
      Bloomfield Best Bagels

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Glen Ridge? Of all people who commute, 32.8% take public transportation in Glen Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      29% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      33%

      28% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Glen Ridge? The cost of living in Glen Ridge is 170/100 - which is 35% higher than New Jersey.
      Glen Ridge
      170

      70% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Glen Ridge? Glen Ridge crime rates are 1,220, which are 26% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,220 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 82  

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Glen Ridge? The median income in Glen Ridge is $317,221 which is 191% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $317,221290% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $128,348186% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Glen Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mountainside Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Glen Ridge home prices? Glen Ridge home prices are $1,158,779 - which is 109% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $1,158,779255% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,69987% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      93%

      47% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Glen Ridge have good schools? The Glen Ridge graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      65% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Glen Ridge a good place to live? Glen Ridge has an overall rating of 89% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      7 total surveys

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