Glen Rock, New Jersey facts for kids
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Glen Rock, New Jersey
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Glen Rock's eponymous boulder at the intersection of Rock Road and Doremus Avenue
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Location of Glen Rock in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Glen Rock, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | September 14, 1894 | |
| Named for | Prominent glacial erratic | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.51% | |
| Area rank | 364th of 565 in state 35th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,133 | |
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12,076 | |
| • Rank | 208th of 565 in state 28th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 4,488.7/sq mi (1,733.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 134th of 565 in state 34th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07452
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400326640 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885233 | |
Glen Rock is a borough located in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. In 2020, about 12,133 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010.
Glen Rock is known as one of New Jersey's wealthiest communities. In fact, from 2013 to 2017, the average household income was over $162,000. This is more than double the average for the whole state.
Many people consider Glen Rock a great place to live. It has a low crime rate and excellent schools. It's also close to New York City. In 2018, it was ranked as the 19th best place to live in New Jersey.
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History of Glen Rock
Glen Rock became an official borough on September 14, 1894. This happened during a time when many new boroughs were forming in Bergen County. One main reason for Glen Rock to become its own town was so its students could attend a school closer to home.
The borough gets its name from a very large rock. This rock is a glacial erratic, meaning a glacier carried it here a long time ago. It weighs about 570 tons! Scientists believe it traveled about 20 miles from near Peekskill, New York, around 15,000 years ago. The rock sits in a small valley, also called a "glen," which is how the town got its name, "Glen Rock."
The Lenape Native Americans called this special rock "Pamachapuka." This means "stone from heaven" or "stone from the sky." They used it for signal fires and as a marker for trails.
In 1911, Glen Rock was the site of a serious trolley accident. Two trolleys crashed near Prospect and Grove Streets. This accident, caused by signal problems, led to the death of one trolley operator and injured 12 people. This event helped lead to the end of trolley transportation in the area.
Geography and Location
Glen Rock covers about 2.72 square miles (7.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
A small community called Ferndale is located partly within Glen Rock.
Glen Rock shares its borders with several other towns. These include Fair Lawn, Paramus, and Ridgewood in Bergen County. It also borders Hawthorne in Passaic County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 613 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,055 | 72.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,181 | 106.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,369 | 100.3% | |
| 1940 | 5,177 | 18.5% | |
| 1950 | 7,145 | 38.0% | |
| 1960 | 12,896 | 80.5% | |
| 1970 | 13,011 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 11,497 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,883 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 11,546 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,601 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 12,133 | 4.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,076 | 4.1% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, Glen Rock had 11,601 people living in 3,917 households. Many families lived here, with 75.4% being married couples. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age in Glen Rock was 42.2 years.
The average household income in 2010 was about $140,882. The average family income was even higher, around $160,360. Only a small number of families, about 1.1%, lived below the poverty line.
Local Economy
Glen Rock's main shopping area is on Rock Road. It stretches for about 0.2 miles between the town's two train stations. Some businesses have been there for a long time. The Glen Rock Inn, a restaurant and bar, opened in 1948. The Rock Ridge Pharmacy has been serving the community since 1950.
Arts, Culture, and Landmarks
Glen Rock has been featured in movies and is home to musical talent. In 2005, parts of the movie World Trade Center, starring Nicolas Cage, were filmed in Glen Rock. This film honored the 11 residents who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The indie-rock band Titus Andronicus is one musical group from the borough.
The Hendrick Hopper House is a historic building in Glen Rock. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Glen Rock is also home to a beautiful Sikh temple, called a gurudwara. The town has a growing Indian American community. In 2015, the Glen Rock Board of Education made the Hindu holiday Diwali an annual school holiday. This was the first time a district in Bergen County did this.
The Jewish community in Glen Rock centers around the Glen Rock Jewish Center. It offers prayer services and Jewish education.
Education in Glen Rock
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The Glen Rock Public Schools serve students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. A group of nine people, called the board of education, manages the school district. In the 2022–23 school year, about 2,620 students attended the six schools in the district. There was about one teacher for every 11.8 students.
The schools in Glen Rock are:
- Richard E. Byrd School (grades K–5)
- Central Elementary School (grades K–5)
- Clara E. Coleman School (grades K–5)
- Alexander Hamilton Elementary School (grades K–5)
- Glen Rock Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Glen Rock High School (grades 9–12)
Students in Bergen County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and Bergen Tech campuses in Teterboro and Paramus. These programs are very selective, and students must apply to get in.
Glen Rock also has a Catholic school called Academy of Our Lady. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In 2013, this school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This award is given to schools that show excellent educational quality.
Transportation Options
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As of 2010, Glen Rock had about 44.67 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the town itself.
Route 208 is a major highway that runs through Glen Rock. It connects Fair Lawn to Oakland.
Glen Rock has two NJ Transit train stations. The Glen Rock–Main Line station is on the Main Line, and the Glen Rock–Boro Hall station is on the Bergen County Line. Both train lines can take you to Hoboken Terminal. From there, you can transfer to trains that go to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan.
NJ Transit also provides bus service in Glen Rock. You can take buses to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan or the George Washington Bridge Bus Station. There are also local bus routes available.
Notable People from Glen Rock
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Glen Rock. Here are a few:
- Kim Barnes Arico (born 1970), a college basketball coach for the University of Michigan women's team.
- Michael Cavanaugh (born 1972), a singer and musician who starred in the Broadway musical Movin' Out.
- Daniel Flaherty (born 1993), an actor who appeared on the MTV show Skins.
- Bob Franks (1951–2010), who served in the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey.
- Gurbir Grewal (born 1973), the Attorney General of New Jersey since 2018. He is the first Sikh American state attorney general in the U.S.
- Valerie Harper (1939–2019), an actress famous for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
- George Hotz (born 1989), known for being the first person to unlock an iPhone for use with other phone companies.
- John Houghtaling (1916–2009), who invented the Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed in his Glen Rock home.
- Julia Meade (1925–2016), an actress who often appeared in live commercials on early television.
- Mariko Sakai (born 1990), a Japanese synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2012 Olympic Games.
- Paul Stekler (born 1953), a documentary filmmaker.
- Patrick Stickles (born 1985), the lead singer and songwriter for the punk rock band Titus Andronicus.
- Charlie Tahan (born 1997), a child actor in the 2007 film I Am Legend.
- Daisy Tahan (born 2001), a child actor who appeared in Nurse Jackie.
- Floyd Vivino (born 1951), an actor also known as Uncle Floyd.
- Jimmy Vivino (born 1955), the leader of The Basic Cable Band on the TV show Conan.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (born 1969), a well-known sportswriter for ESPN.
- Will Wood, an alternative rock singer-songwriter.
- Michael Zegen (born 1979), an actor best known for his role on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Rock (Nueva Jersey) para niños
