Wood-Ridge, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,094 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$131,412 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$532,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,227 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,814 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 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 7 30
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 2%

Schools

Catherine E Doyle Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Wood-Ridge Intermediate School
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, SE 2.8 star
Carlstadt Public School
<1 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Teterboro School of Aeronautics
1 miles, SE 2.8 star
Felician University
1 miles, N 2.8 star
Jersey College
2 miles, E

Hospitals

St Mary's General Hospital
3 miles, NW 3.2 star
Hudson Regional Hospital
4 miles, S 2.3 star
Holy Name Medical Center
5 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
12 miles, SW 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
12 miles, SE 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
22 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
25 miles, E 1.4 star