salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.8 minutes each way. Most homes (90.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,200 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 127 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glen Rock?
Share of households by yearly income. 73.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glen Rock
| Size | Glen Rock | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,138 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,719 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glen Rock overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glen Rock, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glen Rock
Life in Glen Rock
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glen Rock?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,816 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $856,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $85,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glen Rock, NJ?
Renting in Glen Rock costs a median of about $2,130 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Glen Rock?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,200 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glen Rock cheap or expensive?
Glen Rock is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.0% of the typical household income of $231,981. It ranks 127th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glen Rock?
The median homeowner in Glen Rock pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Glen Rock more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Glen Rock?
The median home value in Glen Rock is $856,900, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,154 people live in Glen Rock. Numbers are typical (middle) values.