New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Glen Ridge, NJ
About Glen Ridge
Glen Ridge is a small borough of roughly 7,700 in northeastern Essex County, bordering Montclair and Bloomfield. Nearly the entire borough is a designated historic district, known for its gaslit streets, grand early-20th-century homes, and tree-lined avenues along Toney's Brook. It is one of New Jersey's most architecturally cohesive suburbs, with a strong sense of community centered on its schools, parks, and the Glen Ridge Country Club.
Home prices in Glen Ridge
Home prices in Glen Ridge vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Glen Ridge
- Glen Ridge station — the historic in-town rail station (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Gaslit streets — the borough's famous gas lamps, especially along Ridgewood Avenue.
- Freeman Parkway and Toney's Brook — parkland with a gazebo along the brook (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Glen Ridge Country Club — private club with golf and tennis.
- Hurrell Field — the borough's main athletic complex.
- Glenfield Park and Brookside Park — neighborhood parks along the brook.
- Glen Ridge Borough Hall and the public library (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bloomfield Avenue edge — shops and dining on the borough's southern border.
Commuting from Glen Ridge
- NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton Line; Glen Ridge station in-town (shown in the Commons photo below), with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 30–40 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 25–35 minutes without traffic.
Schools in Glen Ridge
Public schools: Glen Ridge Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Glen Ridge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Home prices in Glen Ridge vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Glen Ridge, NJ?
NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton Line; Glen Ridge station in-town (shown in the Commons photo below), with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 30–40 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Glen Ridge, NJ?
Glen Ridge is served by Glen Ridge Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.