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Glen Rock, NJ

Glen Rock is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 12,133, an increase of 532 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 11,601, which in turn reflected an increase of 55 (+0.5%) from the 11,546 counted in the 2000 census.

The borough has been one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Glen Rock residents had a median household income of $162,443, ranked 6th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $76,475.

Glen Rock was voted one of the best places to live in New Jersey for its low crime rate, good schools, proximity to New York City, and high property values, including in 2018, when Niche ranked it the 19th best place to live in New Jersey.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.72 square miles (7.04 km2), including 2.70 square miles (7.00 km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.04 km2) of water (0.51%).

The Glen Rock Health Department provides a range of services, including immunizations, health education, and environmental health inspections. There are health and wellness services and centers that also cater to the health needs of residents. NOBOX Wellness provides chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling for overall health and well-being. The Fountain Spa offers a range of spa treatments, including massages, facials, body treatments, and nail care. Hackensack Meridian Health Integrative Health & Medicine offers a range of integrative health services, including acupuncture, massage therapy, yoga classes, and stress management programs. Mindful Soul specializes in mental health services, including therapy, counseling, and mindfulness-based interventions for individuals and families. Advance Wellness focuses on holistic wellness, offering services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and yoga classes. 

Top sites in Glen Rock, NJ: Museum at the Station, Saddle River County Park, Passaic County Arts. 

Population: Approximately 11,500 (2021). Elevation: 328 feet (100 m). Area: 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2). ZIP Code: 07452. Area Code: 201. 

FAQs

What is the story of Glen Rock, NJ?

Glen Rock was formed on September 14, 1894, from portions of Ridgewood Township and Saddle River Township during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. The main impetus for the break from Ridgewood Township was the decision to have Glen Rock students attend a new school closer to the center of Ridgewood instead of their one-room schoolhouse located at the intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road. Originally, the borough was to be named "South Ridgewood", but to prevent confusion with the neighboring Ridgewood Village, resident Monsieur Viel suggested the alternative name of Glen Rock.

What makes Glen Rock, NJ famous?

The Hendrick Hopper House is a historic building located on the corner of Ackerman and Hillman Avenues. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as site #83001526. Glen Rock is home to an architecturally prominent Sikh Gurudwara. As much as 90% of the borough's Indian American constituency was estimated by one member in 2014 to have moved to Glen Rock within the preceding two-year period alone. In February 2015, the Glen Rock Board of Education voted to designate the Hindu holy day Diwali as an annual school holiday, making it the county's first district to do so.

What are the demographics of Glen Rock, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 11,601 people, 3,917 households, and 3,290 families in the borough. The population density was 4,275.2 per square mile (1,650.7/km2). There were 4,016 housing units at an average density of 1,480.0 per square mile (571.4/km2). The racial makeup was 87.16% (10,111) White, 1.37% (159) Black or African American, 0.09% (10) Native American, 9.09% (1,054) Asian, 0.03% (3) Pacific Islander, 0.62% (72) from other races, and 1.66% (192) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.54% (527) of the population. 

Sources

Borough of Glen Rock

Wikipedia

Glen Rock Health Department 

NOBOX Wellness 

The Fountain Spa

Hackensack Meridian Health Integrative Health & Medicine 

Mindful Soul 

Advance Wellness

Museum at the Station

Saddle River County Park

Passaic County Arts

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