Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Ridgefield Park
Ridgefield Park, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,670
Population
11,756
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Savor the small-town serenity near the big-city bustle
Suburban
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Diverse
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Historic
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Spirited
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Quaint
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Quiet
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Convenient
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Accessible
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Laidback
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Cradled between the Hackensack River and Overpeck Creek, Ridgefield Park is a peaceful village regarded for its rich history, strong sense of community, and close proximity to New York City. Ridgefield Park boasts one of the longest continuous Fourth of July Parades in the nation, running since its establishment in 1894.
Primarily a residential area, Ridgefield Park contains a slew of quaint shops and eateries on its tree-lined Main Street. Ridgefield Park’s community is strengthened by award-winning schools, personalized shopping experiences, and local organizations and events. While Ridgefield Park exudes a tranquil atmosphere, it sits just 13 miles from the heart of New York City. Commuting and traveling from Ridgefield Park is easy with access to Interstates 80 and 95 as well as the New Jersey Turnpike.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,368
Average: $107,812
Education
3,410
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,634
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ridgefield Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgefield Park, NJ is $1,272 for a studio, $1,670 for one bedroom, $2,148 for two bedrooms, and $2,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgefield Park has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,670/month
514 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridgefield Park, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
204 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
333 Students
Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center
Public
Grades K-5
255 Students
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,174 Students
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,174 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Overpeck County Park
- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
- Fort Washington Park
- Riverbank State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.