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Ridgewood, NJ

Bergen CountyElev. 27 m
Population
26,076
Median home
$882,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Ridgewood

Ridgewood is home to roughly 26,076 residents. Ridgewood sits in Bergen County. The median age is 41.1 and the median household income is $217,250. Homes carry a median value of $882,700, and about 84% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.1%). Around 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 36 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,076
Median age
41.1
Median household income
$217,250
Per-capita income
$98,259
Poverty rate
3.7%
High-school grad or higher
98.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
35.6 min
Work from home
28.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Black2.2%
Asian16.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts70.3%
Sales & office15.5%
Service9.7%
Production, transportation & material moving3.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$882,700
Median gross rent
$2,340/mo
Owner-occupied
83.9%
Median year built
1950
Households
8,816
Avg. household size
2.94

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Ridgewood has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading85%
Math70%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ridgewood High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
George Washington Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hawes Elementary SchoolElementary
Orchard Elementary SchoolElementary
Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary
Somerville Elementary SchoolElementary
Travell Elementary SchoolElementary
Willard Elementary SchoolElementary
Glen SchoolGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime90% below national
Ridgewood38
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime68% below national
Ridgewood625
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ridgewood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ridgewood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Bergen County
Coastal floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ridgewood is in Bergen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ridgewood sits in Bergen County. Elevation ~27 m.

Map of Ridgewood
Ridgewood, NJ
Where Ridgewood is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ackerman, David, HouseAckerman HouseRathbone-Zabriskie HouseVanderbeck HouseVan Dien HouseWestervelt-Cameron HouseAckerman HouseZabriskie, Albert J., Farmhouse
Notable people from Ridgewood
Robert T. BakkerBrian WilliamsFranklin JonasJeffrey NordlingAnne DonovanScottie SchefflerCosmo JarvisJosh FlitterMartha ByrneCarolyn Christov-Bakargiev
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Nearby cities
Fair Lawn (3 mi)Paramus (3 mi)Paterson (5 mi)Elmwood Park (5 mi)Hackensack (7 mi)Garfield (7 mi)

Common questions

Ridgewood — frequently asked

What is the population of Ridgewood, New Jersey?
Ridgewood has a population of about 26,076, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ridgewood?
The median home value in Ridgewood is $882,700, and the median gross rent is $2,340/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ridgewood safe? What is the crime rate?
Ridgewood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 38 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ridgewood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bergen County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ridgewood?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Ridgewood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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