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Glen gardner, NJ

Glen gardner, NJ.

Population: 5,459 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Glen gardner, NJ is $576,119 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,000 after a median 42 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$576,119

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$576,119
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+60.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$576,119
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$535,000
Median list price
$547,500
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
+39.0%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District
Schools include
VOORHEES RCH, Voorhees High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination (5.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
Annual snowfall
13.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
262

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,993
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,403

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Sliker Strip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - SOMERSET, ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-48 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,955
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,616
Average weekly wage
$1,401
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Glen gardnerState medianUS median
Median home value$576,119$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$535,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,955$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Glen gardner, NJ?
$576,119.
What is the median sale price in Glen gardner, NJ?
$535,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Glen gardner, NJ?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Glen gardner, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Glen gardner, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Glen gardner, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Glen gardner, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Glen gardner, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glen gardner, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Glen gardner, NJ?
2 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Glen gardner, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Glen gardner, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Glen gardner, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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