Glen Rock has one of the lowest property tax rates in Bergen County for a premium school district — approximately 2.22%. When you compare the school quality to the tax burden, Glen Rock offers arguably the best education-per-tax-dollar value in all of Bergen County.
Glen Rock Tax Rate
Effective rate: approximately 2.22% (2026)
Among premium Bergen County school towns:
- Millburn (Essex): 2.10%
- Glen Rock: 2.22%
- Ridgewood: 2.42%
- Montclair (Essex): 3.20%
Real Dollar Examples
| Home Price | Annual Tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $13,320 | $1,110 |
| $750,000 | $16,650 | $1,388 |
| $815,000 | $18,093 | $1,508 |
| $950,000 | $21,090 | $1,758 |
Glen Rock median (~$815K) costs $1,508/month in taxes.
Glen Rock vs Other Premium School Towns
| Town | Rate | Median | Annual Tax | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock | 2.22% | $815K | $18,093 | Top 15 NJ |
| Ridgewood | 2.42% | $875K | $21,175 | Top 5 NJ |
| Montclair | 3.20% | $925K | $29,600 | Top 10 |
| Maplewood | 3.40% | $725K | $24,650 | Top 10 |
| Millburn | 2.10% | $1.35M | $28,350 | Top 3 |
Glen Rock's annual tax ($18K) is the lowest of all premium school towns listed — $3K less than Ridgewood, $11.5K less than Montclair, $10K less than Millburn.
The Glen Rock Value Proposition
Glen Rock offers:
- Top 15 NJ schools at the lowest tax rate among comparable districts
- Walkable to NJ Transit train (Glen Rock Main Line and Bergen County Line stations)
- Small-town feel — population ~12,000, walkable downtown
- Bergen County location with easy access to Ridgewood, Paramus, Route 17
The trade-off: home prices are high ($815K median), and the town is small with limited inventory. Homes sell fast.
Bottom Line
Glen Rock is Bergen County's best-kept school district secret. Top 15 NJ schools at a 2.22% tax rate — the best education-per-tax-dollar in the area. If you can handle the $815K median and limited inventory, it's one of the smartest buys in Bergen County.
Glen Rock pre-approval — real numbers with the 2.22% rate.