Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,163 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,063,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,894 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bergen County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bergen County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 9 27
Feb 2 9 29
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 51% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NJ State Senate District 39, NJ Assembly District 39, NJ
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Schools

Ramapo Ridge
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lenape Meadows
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Joyce Kilmer School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Mahwah High School
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ramapo College of New Jersey
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Eastwick College-Ramsey
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Valley Hospital
8 miles, S • 4.1 star
New Bridge Medical Center
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
26 miles, S • 4.6 star
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