Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Ridgefield
Ridgefield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,051
Population
10,609
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Enjoy a small-town feel within minutes of NYC
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Incorporated in 1892, Ridgefield is a small suburban community located in northeastern New Jersey, where the Hackensack River meets Overpeck Creek. Ridgefield offers residents a family-friendly atmosphere, with an overall peaceful environment and easy commuting distance to New York City.
Options for enjoying the outdoors are plentiful in Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department hosts numerous classes, sports programs, and special events for the community. Several area parks are just minutes away from Ridgefield, including Overpeck County Park, James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park, and Fort Lee Historic Park.
While Ridgefield is predominantly residential, Broad Avenue and Old Bergen Boulevard are the main commercial thoroughfares featuring a wide variety of markets, restaurants, and stores. Attractions such as Meadowlands Sports Complex and Mitsuwa Marketplace are convenient to Ridgefield in addition to all that Palisades Park, Fort Lee, and Manhattan has to offer.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,832
Average: $115,330
Education
3,820
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,774
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Ridgefield, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgefield, NJ is $2,056 for one bedroom, $2,585 for two bedrooms, and $3,517 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgefield has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,056/month
516 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridgefield, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
666 Students
Public
Grades K-5
212 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
165 Students
Public
Grades K-8
666 Students
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Public
Grades 9-12
533 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Overpeck County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Riverbank State Park
- Riverside Park
- Riverside Park
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- 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.