Glen Rock
NJ
Average Sales Price
$1,129,963
Median Sales Price
$989,000
Population
11,666
Total Listings
45
Living in Glen Rock
Named for a 570-Ton Boulder. Two Train Stations.
Bergen County's Under-the-Radar Gem.
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→Glen Rock is literally named for a rock — a massive 570-ton gneiss boulder nestled in a small valley at the center of the 2-square-mile borough, around which the community has organized its commercial life, its identity, and its two train stations. The boulder has been there since the last ice age; Glen Rock has been there since 1894; and the community that grew up around both has earned a reputation as one of Bergen County's most desirable and genuinely tight-knit family boroughs. Residents who discovered it while looking for an alternative to neighboring Ridgewood — which it borders, shares a train line with, and is frequently compared to — consistently describe it the same way: "an under-the-radar gem."
Glen Rock offers the specific combination of advantages that Bergen County families value most: two NJ Transit train stations on Rock Road (walking distance from most homes), a highly rated K–12 district with a 10.0:1 high school ratio, a walkable downtown on Rock Road with decades-old local businesses, and access to Ridgewood's exceptional restaurant and retail scene in 5 minutes by car. The median home is approximately $949K–$1.2M. Average household income is approximately $140K–$160K. Lot sizes are smaller than Ridgewood — which means kids actually run between neighbors' yards and "everyone knows everyone."
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Two NJ Transit Train Stations
Main Line + Bergen County Line · walkable from home
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Highly Rated K–12 · 10.0:1 HS Ratio
District Factor Group J · Glen Rock HS Panthers
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Named for a 570-Ton Boulder
Rock Road downtown · tight-knit · walkable
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"Everyone Knows Everyone"
~12,133 residents · family-oriented · community fairs
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Ridgewood-Adjacent at a Discount
Median ~$949K–$1.2M · 5 min to Ridgewood downtown
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Very Fast Market
11–22 day DOM · $1.09M+ median sold · appreciating
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Glen Rock has two NJ Transit train stations within walking distance of each other on Rock Road — one of Bergen County's most enviable commuter setups, connecting to Hoboken and NYC via both the Main Line and Bergen County Line.
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
Main Line from Glen Rock–Main Line Station · Rock Rd
~40–50
minutes by train
Hoboken Terminal (Alt Train)
Bergen County Line from Glen Rock–Boro Hall Station
~40–50
minutes by train
NYC Penn Station (via transfer)
NJ Transit → Secaucus Junction → Penn · ~55–65 min
~55–65
minutes total
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit bus · multiple routes via Rt-208
~45–55
minutes by bus
Paramus / Garden State Plaza
Via Rt-208 S · ~4 miles
~8–10
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Glen Rock runs its own K–12 district with 6 schools, 2,620 students, and an exceptional 10.0:1 ratio at Glen Rock High School — one of Bergen County's most highly regarded small-school districts.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Schools (3–4) Glen Rock Public Schools · K–5 · 620 Harristown Rd |
K – 5 | Public | 11.8 : 1 | A |
| Glen Rock Middle School Glen Rock Public Schools · Grades 6–8 |
6 – 8 | Public | 11.8 : 1 | A |
| Glen Rock High School 400 Hamilton Ave · 722 students · Panthers · motto: "In scientia vis" |
9 – 12 | Public | 10.0 : 1 | A |
Glen Rock Public Schools: District Factor Group J (second-highest tier in NJ) · 6 schools · 2,620 students · 11.8:1 overall ratio. Glen Rock HS: 722 students, 10.0:1, Panthers, motto "In scientia vis" (Power in knowledge). Catholic option: Academy of Our Lady (PreK–8, National Blue Ribbon School 2013). Bergen County Academies (Hackensack) also eligible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Glen Rock Glen Rock
Explore the walkable Rock Road downtown, the legendary 570-ton boulder, community fairs, and the genuinely tight-knit family borough energy that makes Glen Rock one of Bergen County's most beloved small communities.
Glen Rock Inn
Rock Road — the borough's most storied dining institution, opened in 1948 and still operating as a neighborhood restaurant and bar. In a borough where the downtown commercial strip spans about 0.2 miles between two train stations, a restaurant that has been feeding the community for 75+ years carries genuine civic weight. One of the few establishments in Bergen County that can claim to have served multiple generations of the same families.
Since 1948 · Rock Road · Institution
Rock Road Downtown
Glen Rock's main commercial strip runs for approximately 0.2 miles between the two train stations on Rock Road — an intentionally compact, walkable downtown with cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and local services. The scale is the feature: small enough that you actually know the business owners, large enough that daily needs are covered without a drive. The namesake boulder sits nearby.
Walkable · 0.2 Miles · Train to Train
Rock Ridge Pharmacy — Since 1950
Rock Ridge Pharmacy has served the Glen Rock community since 1950 — a family-owned independent pharmacy that is the kind of institution that defines a genuinely local downtown. The pharmacists know the customers by name. In an era of chain pharmacy dominance, this kind of local continuity is increasingly rare and increasingly valued.
Since 1950 · Independent · Local
Ridgewood Dining (~5 min)
Ridgewood's exceptional downtown — one of Bergen County's most celebrated restaurant and retail districts — is approximately 5 minutes from most Glen Rock addresses. Glen Rock residents treat Ridgewood's dining scene as an extension of their own, giving the borough an effective restaurant radius far larger than its 0.2-mile downtown strip suggests.
~5 min · Ridgewood · Full Restaurant District
Paramus Retail (~10 min)
Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center are approximately 10 minutes south via Route 208 — major retail destinations accessible without fighting the Paramus highway traffic from within Glen Rock's residential neighborhoods. The Route 208 connection is one of Glen Rock's most practical commuter and shopping advantages.
~10 min via Rt-208 · Garden State Plaza
Annual Community Fairs & Events
Glen Rock's community calendar — seasonal fairs, annual events, youth sports, and community gatherings centered on the downtown and the borough's parks — is the operating evidence of the "everyone knows everyone" community culture that residents consistently describe. For a borough of 12,133 people, the civic engagement is genuinely high.
Annual Fairs · Youth Sports · Community
The Glen Rock — The Boulder
The 570-ton gneiss boulder that gives Glen Rock its name sits in a small valley at the center of the borough — a geological landmark deposited during the last ice age, around which the entire community has organized its identity. The boulder is Glen Rock's most distinctive physical feature, its most photographed landmark, and the quiet anchor of the Rock Road downtown that surrounds it. It has been there approximately 10,000 years longer than the borough.
570-Ton · Ice Age · Borough Landmark
Borough Parks & Recreation
Glen Rock's parks and athletic fields serve a borough where youth sports and family outdoor recreation are central to community life. Baseball, soccer, tennis, and seasonal recreation programming serve the borough's predominantly family-with-children demographic. The tree-lined streets and smaller lot sizes — relative to Ridgewood — mean public parks carry significant daily-use weight.
Youth Sports · Tree-Lined · Family
Walkable Borough Character
Glen Rock's 2-square-mile footprint and compact layout make it genuinely walkable — the two train stations, the downtown on Rock Road, most elementary schools, and much of the residential neighborhood are within reasonable walking distance of each other. The smaller-lot residential density creates the kind of proximity between neighbors that enables kids to play across yards and families to walk to the train station in the morning.
Walkable · 2 Sq Miles · Train-to-Downtown
Valley Hospital (~10 min)
Valley Hospital in Ridgewood — one of NJ's top-ranked community hospitals — is approximately 10 minutes northwest. HackensackUMC is approximately 15 minutes east. Glen Rock's Route 208 corridor gives quick access to both major hospital systems and the full range of healthcare facilities in the Ridgewood-Hackensack medical corridor.
~10 min · Valley Hospital · Top-Ranked
Glen Rock Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving a community with an average household income of approximately $140K–$160K and a high proportion of families with school-age children. Strong children's programming and community engagement reflect the borough's intensely family-oriented civic culture. One of Bergen County's most actively used libraries per capita for its community size.
Civic · BCCLS · Family-Focused
Glen Rock High School — "In Scientia Vis"
Glen Rock High School's motto — "In scientia vis" (Power in knowledge) — reflects the borough's deeply held investment in academic achievement. With 722 students and a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio, GRHS is one of Bergen County's smallest and most intimate high school environments — where students are known by name by teachers, counselors, and administrators in a way that larger high schools cannot replicate. The Panthers compete in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference.
10.0:1 Ratio · 722 Students · Intimate
"Under-the-Radar Gem" — The Ridgewood Alternative
Glen Rock's most consistent description across sources is "an under-the-radar gem" — a borough that people discover when searching for a Ridgewood alternative and then choose deliberately. The differences are specific and real: smaller lots (which create closer community), lower price (approximately $200K–$300K below Ridgewood median), same school quality tier, same train access. Residents who chose Glen Rock over Ridgewood rarely express regret.
Ridgewood Alternative · Deliberate Choice
One of NJ's Wealthiest Communities
Glen Rock is consistently ranked among New Jersey's wealthiest communities — with average household income of approximately $140K–$160K (2010 Census) and presumably higher today given home value appreciation. The combination of high-income professional households, low crime, excellent schools, and tight community fabric has made Glen Rock one of the most consistently desirable addresses in Bergen County for decades.
Top NJ Wealth Rankings · $140K–$160K HH Income
Rock Road Downtown
Glen Rock's compact 0.2-mile commercial strip between the two train stations — cafés, local restaurants, boutiques, the Glen Rock Inn, Rock Ridge Pharmacy, and neighborhood services all within walking distance. The scale is intentional and beloved: not a sprawling strip mall, but a genuine small-town commercial street that has maintained continuity since the 1940s.
Walkable · 0.2 Miles · Train to Train
Ridgewood Downtown (~5 min)
Ridgewood's exceptional downtown — with upscale restaurants, boutiques, Whole Foods, major specialty retailers, and one of Bergen County's most vibrant commercial districts — is approximately 5 minutes from most Glen Rock addresses. Glen Rock residents treat it as their own, effectively doubling their local retail and dining radius with a 5-minute drive.
~5 min · Ridgewood · Full District
Valley Hospital (~10 min)
Valley Hospital in Ridgewood — one of New Jersey's top-ranked community hospitals — is approximately 10 minutes via Route 208. HackensackUMC is approximately 15 minutes east. The Route 208 corridor provides Glen Rock with one of Bergen County's best healthcare access profiles for a residential community.
~10 min · Top-Ranked NJ Hospital
By the Numbers
Glen Rock at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · ~2 sq mi
Population
~12,133
2020 Census · one of NJ's wealthiest
Median Sale Price
~$949K–$1.2M
Up 9–30% YoY · 11–22 day DOM
Train Stations
2
Main Line + Bergen Co. Line · Rock Rd
HS Ratio
10.0 : 1
722 students · District Factor Group J
Avg HH Income
~$140K–$160K
One of Bergen Co.'s highest
Zip Code
07452
Single zip borough
Named For
570-Ton Gneiss Boulder
Ice age deposit · center of town
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Glen Rock
Buyers considering Glen Rock often explore these neighboring Bergen County communities — most found Glen Rock while looking at one of them.
Ridgewood
Bordering · premier downtown · top HS
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Fair Lawn
Bordering · two trains · more affordable
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Paramus
Bordering · strong schools · low tax rate
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Hawthorne (Passaic Co.)
Bordering · NJ Transit · more affordable
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Wyckoff
Nearby · top schools · quieter · larger lots
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Allendale
Nearby · NJ Transit · walkable village
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Midland Park
Nearby · NJ Transit · family · step down
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Ho-Ho-Kus
Nearby · NJ Transit · small · charming
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Waldwick
Nearby · NJ Transit · more affordable
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
11.7K
11.7K in 2020
Density
4.3K
per square mile
Households
3.9K
Total households
Gender
48% / 52%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
92% / 8%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (6)Middle Schools (2)High Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
9/10
Central Elementary School
600 S Maple Ave, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Public
KG - 5
No
13:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
8/10
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
380 Harristown Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Public
KG - 5
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
8/10
Richard E. Byrd Elementary School
640 Doremus Ave, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Public
KG - 5
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
8/10
Clara E. Coleman Elementary School
100 Pinelynn Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Public
PK - 5
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Academy of Our Lady at St Catharine
180 Rodney St, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Private
PK - 8
Yes
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Common Questions
Glen Rock, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Glen Rock — Bergen County's under-the-radar gem, named for a 570-ton ice age boulder, with two walkable train stations, a 10.0:1 HS ratio, and a tight-knit community that people discover when looking at Ridgewood and choose for life.
Glen Rock is a very competitive, low-inventory market where homes move extremely fast. Movoto reports a list median of $1.2M (March 2026) with homes spending just 11–13 days on market. Homes.com reports a 12-month median sale of $1,092,500 (up 9% YoY). Redfin showed $1.35M in November 2025 (up 30.4% YoY — though low volume inflates single-month figures). Rocket Homes list median was $949K in June 2025, up 8.5% YoY. The true market range is approximately $950K–$1.2M for the typical home, with larger and more updated properties pushing significantly higher. The borough's small size (~2 sq miles) means inventory is structurally limited — typically only 12–39 active listings at any time. When a well-priced home comes available, it sells fast. Talk to us about current Glen Rock market conditions →
This is Glen Rock's defining buyer question. Ridgewood: median home $1.1M–$1.3M+, larger lots, one of Bergen County's most celebrated downtowns, higher name recognition, Ridgewood HS ranks among NJ's elite, 3.407% tax rate. Glen Rock: median $950K–$1.2M, smaller lots, compact Rock Road downtown (plus 5-min access to Ridgewood's), Glen Rock HS with 10.0:1 ratio, same 3.407% tax rate, stronger community intimacy. The key differences: Glen Rock is approximately $100K–$200K below Ridgewood at the median, with smaller lots that produce the "kids running between yards" tight-knit community culture — and both share a train line. Buyers who discover Glen Rock while searching for Ridgewood alternatives consistently describe it as getting the same quality at a meaningful discount, plus a more intimate community feel they didn't expect to value as much as they now do.
Glen Rock is almost entirely single-family detached homes — the borough has no significant condo or high-rise inventory. The dominant architectural styles are Colonials, Ranches, and Cape Cods from the 1940s–70s, many significantly updated, alongside some newer construction where lots have been redeveloped. Lot sizes are smaller than Ridgewood — typically 6,000–10,000 sq ft — which is part of what creates the community density and neighbor proximity that residents describe as a feature. A Homes.com agent described it directly: "Our lot sizes are smaller than in neighboring towns like Ridgewood, so you'll see kids running between neighbors' yards. We have more of a tight-knit community." Inventory is genuinely limited — typically fewer than 40 active listings at any time.
Glen Rock has one of Bergen County's most enviable commuter setups: two NJ Transit train stations on Rock Road within walking distance of each other and most of the borough. Glen Rock–Main Line Station (on the Main Line) and Glen Rock–Boro Hall Station (on the Bergen County Line) both connect to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 40–50 minutes. From Hoboken, PATH provides quick Manhattan access. Penn Station via Secaucus Junction is approximately 55–65 minutes total. Multiple NJ Transit bus routes also serve the borough. By car, Route 208 connects to the GWB in approximately 25–30 minutes off-peak. The borough is approximately 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan. The two-station setup means commuters have flexibility in routing and timing — a practical advantage over single-station towns.
Glen Rock's schools are one of its defining advantages. The district runs its own K–12 system — 6 schools, 2,620 students, 11.8:1 overall ratio, District Factor Group J (second-highest socioeconomic tier in New Jersey). Glen Rock High School (400 Hamilton Ave, Panthers) has 722 students and a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptional for a public high school. Motto: "In scientia vis" (Power in knowledge). The small school size creates genuine individual attention for students. The Catholic option, Academy of Our Lady (PreK–8), received National Blue Ribbon School recognition in 2013. Bergen County Academies (Hackensack) also accessible for qualifying students. Glen Rock's school quality is comparable to Ridgewood's at a meaningfully lower price point — the most frequently cited reason buyers choose Glen Rock over its more famous neighbor.
Glen Rock's general tax rate is 3.407% — the same as Ridgewood — reflecting the shared school quality tier and Bergen County service levels. On a $1M home, expect approximately $25,000–$34,000 per year depending on assessed value and assessment ratio. On a $1.2M home, approximately $30,000–$40,000. This is a meaningful carrying cost and should be factored carefully into affordability calculations. The Bergen County average tax bill is $13,329 — Glen Rock's bills are significantly above average, but consistent with the premium community tier the borough occupies. The bill is justified by excellent schools (District Factor Group J, 10.0:1 HS ratio), full municipal services, and Route 208 infrastructure access. Tax bills due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1.
Both boroughs have the same 3.407% tax rate, which means the tax differential is driven purely by home price. On a $1M Glen Rock home vs. a $1.2M Ridgewood home: mortgage differential at 6.5%/30-yr is approximately $1,000–$1,200/month lower in Glen Rock; tax differential on the same rate is approximately $500–$700/month lower in Glen Rock. Total monthly savings for choosing Glen Rock over a comparably upgraded Ridgewood home: approximately $1,500–$1,900/month. Over 10 years, that's $180K–$228K in cash flow — while living next to Ridgewood's downtown (5 minutes), sharing a school quality tier, and accessing the same train line. For buyers who've done this math, Glen Rock is frequently the conclusion.
Yes — and the data is clear. Homes are spending just 11–13 days on market in 2026. Prices are up 9% YoY (Homes.com 12-month median) with some months showing much stronger gains. Structural demand from Ridgewood buyers who discover Glen Rock is persistent and growing — as Ridgewood's median price has climbed, more buyers are doing the Glen Rock math. The buyer profile is specific and motivated: families with school-age children who have done the research and concluded that Glen Rock's combination of schools, trains, community, and price is the right choice. Spring (March–May) is the strongest season. Get a free Glen Rock home valuation →
Glen Rock homes are moving in an average of 11–22 days on market — among Bergen County's fastest at this price tier. With typically only 12–39 active listings in the borough at any time, well-priced homes attract multiple offers quickly. The buyer pool is highly qualified and motivated — families who have specifically chosen Glen Rock over Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, and Wyckoff after careful comparison. Pricing strategy is important: the small inventory means well-priced homes sell fast, but overpriced homes in a small market attract attention for the wrong reasons. The marketing should lead with the school ratio (10.0:1 HS), the walkable train access, and the Ridgewood adjacency. Learn how we sell homes in Glen Rock →
Glen Rock is Bergen County suburban living at its most human scale. Two train stations within walking distance — the morning commute involves a walk past the Glen Rock Inn (opened 1948), possibly a stop at Rock Ridge Pharmacy (since 1950), and then the train. The 570-ton boulder sits in a small valley at the center of town, unmoved since the last ice age, the quiet anchor of a 0.2-mile commercial strip that has maintained genuine community continuity for 75 years. The elementary school kids are in a school small enough to know every face. The high school has 722 students and a 10.0:1 ratio. And Ridgewood's exceptional downtown — with a Whole Foods, upscale restaurants, and boutique shops — is 5 minutes by car. Glen Rock's reputation as an "under-the-radar gem" is accurate, and the people who discovered it while looking at Ridgewood tend to stay for the rest of their children's school years. "Everyone knows everyone" is not a marketing slogan. It is a description of 12,133 people in 2 square miles organized around a boulder, two train stations, and an exceptional public school.