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Ridgewood
Ridgewood, NJ Area Guide
An idyllic small-town enclave in the NYC suburbs
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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Upscale
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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.
Explore the City
Van Neste Square Memorial Park sits in the middle of Ridgewood's downtown.
Saddle River County Park is the place to appreciate the outdoors with a walk or bike ride.
Some homes in Ridgewood provide sight lines to New York City.
Young families are abundant in Ridgewood due to its walkability and stellar school district.
Raymond's is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch in Ridgewood.
Grab a croissant and a cappuccino at Pierre & Michel bakery in Ridgewood.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgewood, NJ is $1,917 for a studio, $2,609 for one bedroom, $4,166 for two bedrooms, and $3,986 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgewood has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,609/month
461 Sq Ft
House
$4,632/month
570 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,030/month
450 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridgewood, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
83
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
48
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
54
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
George Washington Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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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
- Saddle River County Park
- McFaul Environmental Center
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
- Abma's Farm
- NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 February 2026.