Glen Ridge borough, New Jersey
Glen Ridge borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Glen Ridge borough is a geographic entity located in Essex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,259. The land area covers 1.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,259 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,490 | ±152 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,569 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,490 | ±152 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 | ±76 |
| Median Home Value | $836,600 | ±$54,823 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,728 | ±$736 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ | — |
| Per Capita Income | $94,908 | ±$11,424 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 85 | ±57 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,600 | ±275 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.2% | ±0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,204 (2024)
ID: 109081
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 66, GLEN RIDGE NJ 07028-0066
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GUS Population: 881,527 (2024)
ID: 109037
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEP CTY ADMINISTRATOR
465 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 558, NEWARK NJ 07102-1780
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Glen Ridge | PK-02 | Glen Ridge, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
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College Vocational | 7.7 mi away | 2299 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ, 07083 |
908964780040500
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IRVINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | CIVIC SQUARE, IRVINGTON, NJ, 07111 |
(201) 372-6400
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Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
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College | 8.0 mi away | 2035 Vauxhall Road, Union, NJ, 07083-3618 |
9085870502
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VAN BUREN BRANCH
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 140 VAN BUREN STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07105 |
(201) 733-7800
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Healthcare Training Institute
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College | 8.2 mi away | 1969 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
9088517711110
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HILTON BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 1688 SPRINGFIELD AVE., MAPLEWOOD, NJ, 07040 |
(201) 762-1688
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Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1391 North Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 |
9083546057
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WEEQUAHIC BRANCH
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 355 OSBORNE TERR., NEWARK, NJ, 07112 |
(201) 733-7800
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Empire Beauty School-Union
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
8009204593
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HILLSIDE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | JOHN F. KENNEDY PLAZA, HILLSIDE, NJ, 07205 |
(201) 923-4413
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ESSEX FELLS SERVICE BLDG, NJ US, located 4.6 miles from Glen Ridge borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 21.4° | 29.9° | 3.64" | — |
| February | 41.0° | 22.5° | 31.7° | 2.93" | — |
| March | 49.4° | 29.8° | 39.6° | 4.16" | — |
| April | 62.8° | 39.6° | 51.2° | 4.08" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 49.0° | 60.6° | 4.04" | — |
| June | 80.5° | 58.8° | 69.7° | 4.60" | — |
| July | 85.6° | 64.2° | 74.9° | 4.80" | — |
| August | 84.2° | 62.5° | 73.3° | 4.47" | — |
| September | 77.5° | 54.3° | 65.9° | 4.53" | — |
| October | 65.0° | 42.9° | 54.0° | 4.31" | — |
| November | 53.2° | 34.2° | 43.7° | 3.64" | — |
| December | 43.3° | 27.3° | 35.3° | 3.41" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Watsessing CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Silver Lake CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Ampere North CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Llewellyn Park CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Brookdale CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401326610. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.