What are the schools like in Glassboro, NJ?

Glassboro is served primarily by Glassboro School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Glassboro?

The median household income in Glassboro, NJ is $78,518 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Glassboro, NJ?

Glassboro has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

Glassboro, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glassboro, NJ affordable or expensive?

Glassboro's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glassboro is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $256,900 and the median rent is $1,468 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glassboro, NJ?

Glassboro has a violent crime rate of 153.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1076.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glassboro, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Glassboro is a small city of 23,014 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $78,518 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Glassboro stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glassboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glassboro city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Glassboro's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glassboro costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Glassboro, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$256,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,468	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,518	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glassboro's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.3 /100k

Property Crime

1076.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Glassboro is served primarily by Glassboro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glassboro, NJ	National Avg
School District	Glassboro School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glassboro sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glassboro, NJ
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Glassboro, NJ	National Avg
Population	23,014	—
Median Age	27.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pitman, NJ 2 mi Clayton, NJ 3 mi Richwood, NJ 3 mi Sewell, NJ 5 mi Turnersville, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Glassboro

Glassboro, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08028

Glassboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glassboro, NJ affordable or expensive?

Glassboro's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Glassboro roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $256,900 and median rent is $1,468/month.

What is the crime rate in Glassboro, NJ?

Glassboro's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1076.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glassboro?

Public schools in Glassboro are operated by Glassboro School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glassboro, NJ a good place to live?

Glassboro, NJ has a population of 23,014, a median household income of $78,518, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Glassboro?

Glassboro averages 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 21.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glassboro?

Glassboro, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08028.

What is the population of Glassboro?

The population of Glassboro, New Jersey is 23,014 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glassboro?

Key numbers for living in Glassboro: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $256,900, median household income $78,518, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glassboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.