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Glen Ridge
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Glen Ridge

#1 in Best Places to Buy a House in New York City Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Glen Ridge is a suburb of New York City with a population of 7,764. Glen Ridge is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Glen Ridge offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Glen Ridge there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Glen Ridge and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Glen Ridge are highly rated.
    About Glen Ridge...
    Population
    7,764
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $674,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,798
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      52.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      158.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      977
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      105.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      18%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      38%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      44%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Glen Ridge

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $243,899
    National
    $69,021
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