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Park Ridge, NJ


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Park Ridge, New Jersey

Park Ridge, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 10 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles N of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Park Ridge has a population of 8,708.

The People and Families of Park Ridge

In Park Ridge, about 63% of adults are married. Park Ridge is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Park Ridge had a median family income of $97,294. Park Ridge is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Park Ridge value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Park Ridge ($24,330). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Park Ridge are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Park Ridge Housing

About 82% of housing units in Park Ridge are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Park Ridge, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Park Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPark Ridge Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPark Ridge Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPark Ridge Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPark Ridge Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPark Ridge People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Park Ridge Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Park Ridge Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Park Ridge College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Park Ridge Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Park Ridge, NJ

Comparing Park Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010

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