Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
36%
Ridge, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,145
Population
13,527
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Another quaint village with excellent outdoor facilities on Long Island
Wooded
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Outdoors
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Quiet
Located on Long Island, Ridge is a village within the town of Brookhaven. Great for renters looking for affordability without sacrificing quality, Ridge offers a variety of cozy, New England-inspired rentals from single-family homes to apartments to condos. Families flock to the area because Ridge is quiet, safe, and they have access to some of the best schools in the area. Dominated by lush forests and green space, Ridge is the perfect place for nature enthusiasts who still want to be able to travel into the city for a weekend or night out. Ridge is home to the Brookhaven State Park, which features over 25 miles of trails for hiking, hunting, and more stretched across over 1,000-plus acres of land. And if you ever want to take a beach trip, there are several beaches located north and south of town!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,738
Average: $101,786
Education
3,578
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,905
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridge, NY is $2,145 for one bedroom, $2,728 for two bedrooms, and $4,222 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridge has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,145/month
636 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridge, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
685 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Robert Cushman Murphy County Park
- Cathedral Pines County Park
- Pine Barrens Trails Information Center
- Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
- Long Island Game Farm
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- Tweed/New Haven
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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 June 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.