What are the schools like in Ridgefield, NJ?

Ridgefield is served primarily by Ridgefield School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield?

The median household income in Ridgefield, NJ is $105,609 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Ridgefield, NJ?

Ridgefield has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgefield, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ridgefield's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgefield is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $556,000 and the median rent is $1,782 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ridgefield, NJ?

Ridgefield has a violent crime rate of 51.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 712.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgefield, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Ridgefield is a small city of 11,465 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $105,609 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Ridgefield 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ridgefield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ridgefield 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

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

Metric	Ridgefield, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$556,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,782	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,609	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridgefield's violent crime rate is 51.5 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.5 /100k

Property Crime

712.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ridgefield is served primarily by Ridgefield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridgefield, NJ	National Avg
School District	Ridgefield School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgefield sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridgefield, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ridgefield, NJ	National Avg
Population	11,465	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.0%	18.9%
Asian	29.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairview, NJ 1 mi Little Ferry, NJ 1 mi Palisades Park, NJ 1 mi Cliffside Park, NJ 2 mi Ridgefield Park, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgefield

Ridgefield, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07657

Ridgefield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgefield, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ridgefield's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ridgefield roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $556,000 and median rent is $1,782/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgefield, NJ?

Ridgefield's violent crime rate is 51.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgefield?

Public schools in Ridgefield are operated by Ridgefield School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridgefield, NJ a good place to live?

Ridgefield, NJ has a population of 11,465, a median household income of $105,609, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Ridgefield?

Ridgefield averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgefield?

Ridgefield, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07657.

What is the population of Ridgefield?

The population of Ridgefield, New Jersey is 11,465 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgefield?

Key numbers for living in Ridgefield: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $556,000, median household income $105,609, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgefield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.