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Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Introduction to Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles N of North Bergen, New Jersey and 8 miles N of New York, New York. The town is included in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 12,873 people lived in Ridgefield Park.

Ridgefield Park History

The Lenni Lenapes were among the first inhabitants in the area now known as Ridgefield Park. The Dutch began to settle here in the 17th century. The first settlements in the village of Ridgefield Park can be traced back to 1685. Hendrick Jorisen Brinkerhoff is recorded as the first settler in Ridgefield Park.

Ridgefield Park and nearby Attractions

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Ridgefield Park Free Public Library
  • Abyssinian Baptist Church
  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton House
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Dahnert's Lake County Park

Things To Do In Ridgefield Park

Interesting locations in the Ridgefield Park village include the Ridgefield Park Free Public Library, the Ridgefield Park Station, and the West View Station. Apart from this, one can visit the historical sites and museums nearby, like the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, the American Museum of Natural History, the New Jersey Naval Museum or the International Center of Photography.

Ridgefield Park Transportation

Air transportation is available from La Guardia Airport.

Ridgefield Park Higher Education

Residents can pursue higher educational opportunities at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the Cuny City College, Columbia University, Barnard College and Bergen Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRidgefield Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ridgefield Park Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Ridgefield Park Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Ridgefield Park Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Ridgefield Park Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ridgefield Park, NJ

Comparing Ridgefield Park 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
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People in Middle Class or Better84
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime87

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