Glen Ridge, NJ town hall & government
Glen Ridge spent $59.5 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $7,860 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Glen Ridge's government.
Who runs Glen Ridge
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Glen Ridge's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 92%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Utility sales 3%
- From the state 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Fees & charges <1%
- From other local governments <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Glen Ridge
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Glen Ridge Borough School District
Glen Ridge's K–12 school district. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 74%
- State 24%
- Federal 2%
Of the $24,424 per pupil, $15,303 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Glen Ridge kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Glen Ridge pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Glen Ridge's government
Who represents Glen Ridge
Glen Ridge is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Analilia Mejia. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.