Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 30% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
14%
Glassboro, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,552
Population
25,263
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Delight in a dynamic South Jersey college town
Suburban
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Convenient
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Progressive
Glassboro, New Jersey, carries the kind of small-town energy that feels grounded and genuinely alive, anchored by Rowan University and the buzz it brings to nearly every corner of the borough. Sitting in Gloucester County about 20 miles south of Philadelphia, this compact city punches above its weight with a lively downtown corridor along High Street, where locally rooted eateries and shops fill buildings that blend older brick architecture with newer construction born from years of deliberate revitalization. Neighborhoods range from quiet residential streets lined with traditional single-family homes to denser areas closer to campus, where apartment communities, townhomes, and converted historic properties give renters a range of options. The rental market reflects the city's dual identity as both a college town and a growing South Jersey address, with everything from cozy studio apartments to multi-bedroom units suited for longer-term residents. Rowan's continued expansion has reshaped Glassboro's identity in recent decades, and the borough gained a place in American history when President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Aleksei Kosygin held a historic 1967 summit meeting here, putting this quiet South Jersey town briefly at the center of Cold War diplomacy.
Explore the City
Some bike trails can be found in Glassboro.
Residents explore the wooded trails in Glassboro Park.
Spacious Colonial Revival homes of varied styles line Glassboro streets.
Rowan University, a Carnegie-classified national doctoral research institution of Glassboro.
Pleasant Glassboro neighborhood with wide smooth roads and sidewalks.
Skate through the town of Glassboro on a nice fall day.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,960
Average: $94,452
Education
7,061
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,397
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glassboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Glassboro, NJ is $1,552 for one bedroom, $1,974 for two bedrooms, and $1,626 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glassboro has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,552/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$2,880/month
654 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,843/month
858 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glassboro, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
334 Students
Public
Grades K-5
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
265 Students
Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-8
432 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
268 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
518 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Creamy Acres Farm
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Atlantic City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.