What are the schools like in Park Ridge, NJ?

Park Ridge is served primarily by Park Ridge School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Park Ridge?

The median household income in Park Ridge, NJ is $164,241 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Park Ridge, NJ?

Park Ridge has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Park Ridge, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Park Ridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Park Ridge's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Park Ridge is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $661,300 and the median rent is $1,887 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Park Ridge, NJ?

Park Ridge has a violent crime rate of 40.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 223.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Park Ridge, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Park Ridge is a small town of 9,098 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $164,241 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Park Ridge stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Park Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Park Ridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Park Ridge's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Park Ridge costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Park Ridge, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$661,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,887	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$164,241	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Park Ridge's violent crime rate is 40.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.6 /100k

Property Crime

223.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Park Ridge is served primarily by Park Ridge School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Park Ridge, NJ	National Avg
School District	Park Ridge School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Park Ridge sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Park Ridge, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Park Ridge, NJ	National Avg
Population	9,098	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 1 mi Montvale, NJ 1 mi Hillsdale, NJ 2 mi Pearl River, NY 3 mi Saddle River, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Park Ridge

Park Ridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07656

Park Ridge vs Other Cities

Park Ridge, NJ vs Woodcliff Lake, NJ Park Ridge, NJ vs Montvale, NJ Park Ridge, NJ vs Hillsdale, NJ Park Ridge, NJ vs Pearl River, NY Park Ridge, NJ vs Saddle River, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park Ridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Park Ridge's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Park Ridge roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $661,300 and median rent is $1,887/month.

What is the crime rate in Park Ridge, NJ?

Park Ridge's violent crime rate is 40.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 223.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Park Ridge?

Public schools in Park Ridge are operated by Park Ridge School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 55.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Park Ridge, NJ a good place to live?

Park Ridge, NJ has a population of 9,098, a median household income of $164,241, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Park Ridge?

Park Ridge averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Park Ridge?

Park Ridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07656.

What is the population of Park Ridge?

The population of Park Ridge, New Jersey is 9,098 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Park Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Park Ridge: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $661,300, median household income $164,241, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.