Ridgewood

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Ridgewood, NJ

Area Guide

An idyllic small-town enclave in the NYC suburbs

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale Rail Service NJ Transit

Ridgewood is a suburban village positioned just north of Paramus and Paterson and about twenty miles north of Manhattan. Primarily a residential community serving New York-area commuters, Ridgewood has earned a strong reputation as a classic American small town, frequently appearing on lists of best places to live in national publications.

A charming downtown district along Ridgewood Avenue features a vibrant collective of shops, cafes, and historic landmarks like the Warner Theater in a walkable, tree-shaded setting. The terrific local schools and exceptionally low crime rate have made Ridgewood particularly popular among folks raising families, and the diverse rental market includes upscale apartments, condos, and houses to suit any lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Ridgewood, NJ is $1,919 for a studio, $2,606 for one bedroom, $4,127 for two bedrooms, and $3,760 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgewood has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,606/month
461 Sq Ft
House
$5,382/month
94 Sq Ft
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Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Orchard Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

Somerville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

367 Students

Travell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

Willard Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

471 Students

Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

441 Students

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

684 Students

George Washington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

641 Students

Ridgewood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,746 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Saddle River County Park
  • McFaul Environmental Center
  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory
  • Abma's Farm
  • NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • Newark Liberty International

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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 2025.