Ridgewood, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
26,076 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$217,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$882,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,213 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.7% 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 3 9 27
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NJ State Senate District 40, NJ Assembly District 40, NJ
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Schools

Holmstead School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Ridgewood High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Bergen Community College
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Passaic County Community College
5 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Valley Hospital
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
New Bridge Medical Center
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
19 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
22 miles, E • 1.4 star
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