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Introduction to Glen Rock, New Jersey
Glen Rock, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 2 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey and 15 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 11,546 residents in Glen Rock.
Glen Rock History
Glen Rock was incorporated on September 14, 1894. It was named after a large rock that formed at the center of the town. Until 1894, Glen Rock was a part of the Saddle River and Ridgewood Townships.
Glen Rock and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Glen Rock
There are four local parks at Glen Rock that offer a number of recreational facilities. The Glen Rock Arboretum includes a spring fed pond with fountain, a bird sanctuary and an antique Gazebo. You can also visit the Van Saun County Park with your kids.
Glen Rock Transportation
La Guardia Airport is nearby.
Glen Rock Higher Education
Bergen Community College, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Passaic County Community College and William Paterson University of New Jersey provide higher educational facilities to the residents of Glen Rock.
Glen Rock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Glen Rock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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