Glen Ridge, New Jersey
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| Glen Ridge, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Name | Glen Ridge |
| Settlement type | Borough |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Essex |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | February 13, 1895 |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Stuart K. Patrick |
| Area total km2 | 2.58 |
| Area land km2 | 2.58 |
| Area water km2 | 0.00 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 7831 |
| Population density km2 | 3035.3 |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07028 |
| Area code | 973 |
| Website | www.glenridgenj.org |
Glen Ridge, New Jersey, is a borough in Essex County, New Jersey, known for its historic residential character and proximity to New York City. Incorporated in 1895, the community is distinguished by its extensive park system and its location along the Montclair-Boonton Line of New Jersey Transit. The borough is part of the New York metropolitan area and maintains a strong civic identity centered around its public schools and numerous cultural landmarks.
History
The area was originally part of a land purchase from the Lenape people and was later included within the Newark Township. Development accelerated with the arrival of the Morris and Essex Railroad in the 19th century, attracting residents from Newark and New York City. The community separated from Bloomfield and was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 13, 1895. Key historical features include the Glen Ridge Congregational Church, founded in 1888, and the Glen Ridge Women's Club, an organization central to local civic life. The borough's layout and many of its homes reflect the influence of the American Craftsman and Victorian architecture movements.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.58 square kilometers, all of which is land. It is bordered by Bloomfield to the north and west, Montclair to the east, and East Orange to the south. The topography is relatively flat, part of the Passaic River basin. A notable geographic feature is the Glen Ridge Park Conservancy, which manages over 17 acres of parkland, including the central Lester C. Noecker Memorial Park. The borough is bisected by the Montclair-Boonton Line, with the Glen Ridge station providing direct rail service to New York Penn Station.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 7,831. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with smaller populations identifying as Asian, Black or African American, and Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is significantly higher than the state average, and a large percentage of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The population density is approximately 3,035 people per square kilometer. The borough is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Glen Ridge operates under the borough form of government under the New Jersey Municipal Charter. The government consists of a mayor, currently Stuart K. Patrick, and a six-member Borough Council elected at-large. The borough provides services including police through the Glen Ridge Police Department, fire protection, and public works. It is located in New Jersey's 10th congressional district, represented in the United States House of Representatives by Donald Payne Jr., and in the 34th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature.
Education
The Glen Ridge Public Schools district serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district includes Glen Ridge High School, which is consistently ranked among the top public schools in the state by U.S. News & World Report. The district also operates Glen Ridge Middle School and three elementary schools: Forest Avenue School, Linden Avenue School, and Ridgewood Avenue School. The borough is home to the Glen Ridge Public Library, a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. Several residents attend prestigious nearby institutions such as Montclair State University and Seton Hall University.
Notable people
Notable current and former residents include actress Anne Hathaway, who attended Glen Ridge High School; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth, who lived here briefly; former Major League Baseball player and manager Jackie Robinson (though his residency is often associated with nearby Stamford, Connecticut); actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth; and journalist Mike Barnicle. Other distinguished individuals include inventor John Atanasoff, conceptualizer of the Atanasoff–Berry computer, and Olympic gold medalist swimmer Sue Walsh.
Category:Boroughs in New Jersey Category:Populated places in Essex County, New Jersey