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Glassboro.
About
Life in Glassboro
Glassboro is a community of 23,375 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $87,278, median rent runs about $1,687 per month, and median home values are around $314,400. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Glassboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
27.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Glassboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glassboro, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.3%), and 8.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
11.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.5%
of households
Married Couples
45.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Glassboro
In Glassboro, home values are 31% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,198
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $368,159 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Glassboro
Unemployment in Gloucester County, which includes Glassboro, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Glassboro: Gloucester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gloucester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Glassboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.1 min avg
How Glassboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glassboro, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glassboro runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
215.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,427.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glassboro Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gloucester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gloucester County, which includes Glassboro, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gloucester County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gloucester County, which includes Glassboro, is typically good — 281 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
281
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gloucester County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glassboro has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.9"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
100
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.15" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.89" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.21" |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 3.23" |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.48" |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 5.11" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.61" |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.21" |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 4.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glassboro
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Glassboro's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · Blackwood
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Elmer
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Stratford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glassboro
Glassboro's student/teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Glassboro
Public · 4-year · 15,841 students · in-state tuition $17,428 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,776 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,636 students · in-state tuition $4,560 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glassboro
Glassboro has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
30 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
31 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glassboro
Glassboro Branch Library
2 Center St., Glassboro
Cities Near Glassboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Glassboro FAQ
Is Glassboro, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Glassboro's median rent is $1,687/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $87,278/year. Median home value is $314,400.
Is Glassboro, New Jersey safe?⌄
Glassboro's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1428 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glassboro, New Jersey?⌄
Gloucester County, which includes Glassboro, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glassboro, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Glassboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,687/month and median household income is $87,278/year. The median home value is $314,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glassboro, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Glassboro is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from