Ridgewood, NJ
Living in Ridgewood
Bikeability84
Walkability78
Commute5
Public Transit87
Affordability1
Public Safety96
Airports92
Hospitals16
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+352 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
76%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate10%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree37%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$184kMedian Household Income+$41k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
44 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more48%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van63%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$763kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$367 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K28%
$1M to $1.49M14%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridgewood
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Bergen County9
Property Crime in Ridgewood
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Bergen County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgewood
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado3
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridgewood, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridgewood, NJ
Little Crane Montessori School
0 miles, NW
Holmstead School
0 miles, S
Alpine Learning Group
1 miles, E
Green Twig School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgewood, NJ
William Paterson University of New Jersey
5 miles, SW
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
7 miles, SW
Ramapo College of New Jersey
8 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgewood, NJ
Airports
Airports near Ridgewood, NJ
Laguardia Airport
19 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
22 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
29 miles, SE