RIDGEWOOD

Refined Suburban Living Meets Natural Charm

Ridgewood, NJ — Refined Suburban Living Meets Natural Charm 🌳
Community Energy & Connectivity
Ridgewood’s thriving downtown is the heartbeat of daily life. With bakeries, upscale boutiques, and cafés lining Maple Avenue, residents enjoy a walkable, vibrant core that effortlessly blends convenience and sophistication.

Parks, Recreation & Wellness
The Village invests deeply in green space—local favorites like Graydon Pool, and Kings Pond/Gypsy Pond Park weave together scenic walking trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and splash zones, fostering both family outings and solo well-being. The Ridgewood YMCA caters to all ages with youth programs and adult fitness classes 

Education at Its Best
Home to the top‑tier Ridgewood Public Schools district, Ridgewood offers a rich academic environment spanning 10 schools serving pre-K through high school, maintaining a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and benefiting from one of the state’s highest socioeconomic classifications.

Thriving Civic Engagement
From fitness challenges and senior socials at the community center to village council meetings under a Faulkner Act structure, Ridgewood encourages residents across age groups to shape their hometown—a model of small‑town governance and large‑town impact 

Transportation & Access
Strategically located ~20 miles from NYC, Ridgewood offers a commuter-friendly train station serving Main and Bergen County lines, plus bus service into Manhattan—a commuter's dream with suburban peace

Overview for RIDGEWOOD, NJ

25,991 people live in RIDGEWOOD, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $88,443. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,991

Total Population

41.5 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$88,443

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for RIDGEWOOD, NJ

RIDGEWOOD has 8,651 households, with an average household size of 2.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in RIDGEWOOD do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,991 people call RIDGEWOOD home. The population density is 4,526.8 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,991

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.5

Median Age

48.93 / 51.07%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
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8,651

Total Households

2.98

Average Household Size

$88,443

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in RIDGEWOOD, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby RIDGEWOOD. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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