Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Ridgewood
Ridgewood, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,676
Population
26,342
Renter Mix
22% Rent
An idyllic small-town enclave in the NYC suburbs
Suburb
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Commuter
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Schools
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Family Friendly
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Upscale
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Rail Service
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NJ Transit
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$188,977
Average: $199,455
Education
14,060
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,242
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ridgewood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgewood, NJ is $1,918 for a studio, $2,668 for one bedroom, $4,185 for two bedrooms, and $3,999 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgewood has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,668/month
461 Sq Ft
House
$4,920/month
310 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridgewood, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
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
Public
Grades 9-12
1,746 Students
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
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.