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Ringwood, New Jersey

Introduction to Ringwood, New Jersey

Ringwood, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 13 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey and 26 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Ringwood has a population of 12,396.

Ringwood History

Ringwood was originally inhabited by the Ramapough and Lenape Native Americans. Iron was discovered in Ringwood during the early 18th Century. In 1742, a blast furnace was built in Ringwood by the Ogden family. Until the Great Depression, Ringwood was famous for its iron mining. On February 23, 1918, Ringwood was incorporated as a borough.

Ringwood and nearby Attractions

  • Ringwood State Park
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden
  • Ringwood Manor House Museum
  • Old Stone House Museum
  • Norvin Green State Forest
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Things To Do In Ringwood

Ringwood offers a number of outdoor and indoor activities for its visitors and residents. The parks and the nearby mountain reservations offer the beauty of several scenic landscapes. There are many museums and historical sites in the area.

Ringwood Transportation

The nearest airport is Teterboro Airport.

Ringwood Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey, Rockland Community College, William Paterson University of New Jersey, Bergen Community College and other colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRingwood Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ringwood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ringwood Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ringwood Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Ringwood Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Ringwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ringwood, NJ

Comparing Ringwood 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime97
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