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Glen Ridge, NJ

Glen Ridge, NJ.

Population: 8,022 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Glen Ridge, NJ is $1.18M — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.37M after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,863/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.18M

Typical home value

+7.2%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.18M
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+76.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.18M
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.37M
Median list price
$986,750
Median price per sqft
$654
1-year sale-price change
+16.6%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
127.0%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+4.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,863/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Glen Ridge High School, Forest Avenue School, Ridgewood Avenue School, Central School, Linden Avenue School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
32
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Orange Valley Regional Ground Water Contamination (2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
341
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
491,977
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
417,685

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (2 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Essex County Airport (CDW) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
130
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,174 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
88.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
92.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
281,698
Average weekly wage
$1,728
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,657

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Glen RidgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.18M$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$1.37M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,863/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Glen Ridge, NJ?
$1.18M.
What is the median sale price in Glen Ridge, NJ?
$1.37M.
How long do homes take to sell in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,863/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Glen Ridge, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Glen Ridge, NJ. 32 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glen Ridge, NJ?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Orange Valley Regional Ground Water Contamination, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Glen Ridge, NJ?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Glen Ridge, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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