Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Glen Rock
Glen Rock, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,600
Population
12,269
Renter Mix
8% Rent
An alluring borough on the cusp of NYC
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Commuter
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Glen Rock is a charming borough nestled in Bergen County. The community is renowned for being among the best places to live in New Jersey. Glen Rock’s peaceful atmosphere, exceptional schools, and close proximity to New York City are all part of the community’s allure.
Glen Rock is also revered for its small-town sense of community, which is fostered by annual events such as the Family Fun Fair, the Fall Street Fair, the Memorial parade, and much more. Renting an apartment in Glen Rock ensures great access to outdoor amenities as well, like Diamond Brook Park, Wilde Memorial Park, and Thielke Arboretum. Getting around from Glen Rock is a breeze with access to NJ Transit’s Port Jervis and Main/Bergen County lines.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$184,687
Average: $201,255
Education
6,397
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,416
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glen Rock has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Glen Rock, NJ is $2,600 for one bedroom, $3,800 for two bedrooms, and $4,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glen Rock has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,600/month
672 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glen Rock, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
Richard E. Byrd Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Clara E. Coleman Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
621 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
729 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saddle River County Park
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- McFaul Environmental Center
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty 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 February 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.