Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
25%
Park Ridge
Park Ridge, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,965
Population
9,270
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Tranquil living in a park-like region of Bergen County
Suburban
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Located less than two miles from the New Jersey-New York state line, Park Ridge is a picturesque borough covered in lush natural beauty. Park Ridge is, appropriately, known for its park-like environment, in addition to its excellent schools and small-town vibe. Park Ridge is largely residential, lending the borough an overall tranquil atmosphere.
Park Ridge also offers a slew of great restaurants and shopping opportunities in plazas and strip malls strewn along Kinderkamack Road. Options for outdoor recreation abound at Wood Dale County Park, Atkins Glen, Silver Lake, and nearby Woodcliff Lake Reservoir. Commuting to NYC from Park Ridge is simple with access to NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line and the Garden State Parkway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$148,965
Average: $167,403
Education
4,108
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,991
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Park Ridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Park Ridge, NJ is $2,537 for a studio, $2,965 for one bedroom, $3,891 for two bedrooms, and $4,674 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Ridge has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,965/month
777 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Park Ridge, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
512 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
512 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wood Dale County Park
- DePiero's Farm
- Pascack Brook County Park
- Saddle River County Park
- Secor Farms
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.