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Ridgewood, NJ


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Ridgewood, New Jersey

Introduction to Ridgewood, New Jersey

Ridgewood, New Jersey is 4 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey and 17 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Bergen county. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metro area. The population of Ridgewood is 24,936.

Ridgewood History

Johannes Van Emburgh is said to have been the first modern settler who built a home in Ridgewood. At that time the area was called Hochaos. It was named Paramus in 1725. The Paterson and Ramapo Railroad was established in this area in 1848, which lead to rapid development. Ridgewood was established as a town in November of 1894.

Ridgewood and nearby Attractions

  • Ridgewood Public Libary
  • Ridgewood Historical & Preservation Society
  • Wild Duck Pond
  • Veterans Memorial Field
  • Graydon Park
  • Van Neste Square

Things To Do In Ridgewood

The Wilsey Square provides great opportunities for shopping and dining. The Bergen County Public Park has heavily wooded paths, a pond and a dog park, all of which make it a very popular destination.

Ridgewood Transportation

The Newark Liberty International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Ridgewood Higher Education

Higher education is provided at the Bergen Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRidgewood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRidgewood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRidgewood Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRidgewood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRidgewood Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRidgewood Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRidgewood Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Ridgewood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Ridgewood Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ridgewood, NJ

Comparing Ridgewood 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime109
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