Glen Ridge, New Jersey · ZIP 07028

Glen Ridge — ZIP 07028

Glen Ridge (07028) scores 81/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.20M.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index82/100

Avg math proficiency70%

Avg reading proficiency76%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100

Typical home value$1.20M

Median rent$3,500/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.20M

Median Rent

$3,500/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ridgewood Avenue School	03–06	540	76%	76%
Glen Ridge High School	07–12	799	63%	75%
Linden Avenue School	PK–02	153	Not reported	Not reported
Forest Avenue School	PK–02	127	Not reported	Not reported
Central School	PK–02	127	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

8,002

Median Income

$247K

Homeownership

91%

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07028 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07028 has a school score of 82/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07028 is approximately $1.20M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07028 in Glen Ridge has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.