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About
Life in Glen Rock
Glen Rock is a community of 12,082 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $215,096, median rent runs about $1,938 per month, and median home values are around $856,900. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Glen Rock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Foreign-Born
17.2%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.2% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Glen Rock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glen Rock, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (16.6%), and 4.2% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
32.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
51.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
7.3%
of households
Married Couples
81.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.34
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 12% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Glen Rock
In Glen Rock, rent runs 12% above the NJ average, and home values are 89% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
50.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
90.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,092,355 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Glen Rock
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Glen Rock, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Glen Rock: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Glen Rock is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Glen Rock Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.8 min avg
How Glen Rock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glen Rock, most residents drive alone to work (42%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glen Rock runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
32.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
621.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glen Rock Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Glen Rock, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Glen Rock is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Glen Rock, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Glen Rock is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glen Rock has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.2"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glen Rock
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Glen Rock's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Paramus
Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Paramus
Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 3 mi away · Wyckoff
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.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glen Rock
Glen Rock's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 73.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glen Rock (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,590 students · in-state tuition $7,470 · 63% graduate · median earnings $65,870 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbia University in the City of New York
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,973 students · in-state tuition $74,180 · 93% graduate · median earnings $109,430 (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: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glen Rock
Glen Rock has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
17 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glen Rock
Glen Rock Public Library
315 Rock Road, Glen Rock
Cities Near Glen Rock
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Glen Rock FAQ
Is Glen Rock, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Glen Rock's median rent is $1,930/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $215,096/year. Median home value is $856,900.
Is Glen Rock, New Jersey safe?⌄
Glen Rock's violent crime rate was 32 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 621 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glen Rock, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Glen Rock, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glen Rock, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Glen Rock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,930/month and median household income is $215,096/year. The median home value is $856,900. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glen Rock, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Glen Rock is 37 minutes, which is longer than 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