Ridgefield Park, NJ

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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

The People and Families of Ridgefield Park

In Ridgefield Park, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Ridgefield Park is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Ridgefield Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgefield Park had a median family income of $62,414.

Political Inclinations

Ridgefield Park residents donated more money ($4,450) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Ridgefield Park.

Ridgefield Park Housing

An estimated 53% of living spaces in Ridgefield Park are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Ridgefield Park, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Ridgefield Park, 81% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the village.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ridgefield Park Almanac

Ridgefield Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ridgefield Park Public Libraries

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Ridgefield Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ridgefield Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ridgefield Park High Schools (2004)

RIDGEFIELD PARK HIGH
RIDGEFIELD PARK JR/SR HS
201-440-1440
Serves 977 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Ridgefield Park Colleges

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