What are the schools like in Ridgewood, NJ?

Ridgewood is served primarily by Ridgewood Public School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ridgewood?

The median household income in Ridgewood, NJ is $211,224 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Ridgewood, NJ?

Ridgewood has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgewood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ridgewood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgewood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $858,900 and the median rent is $2,349 per month.

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

Ridgewood has a violent crime rate of 44.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 584.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgewood, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Ridgewood is a small city of 26,043 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $211,224 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Ridgewood 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, longer commutes. Whether Ridgewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ridgewood 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

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

Metric	Ridgewood, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$858,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,349	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$211,224	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridgewood's violent crime rate is 44.7 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

44.7 /100k

Property Crime

584.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ridgewood is served primarily by Ridgewood Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridgewood, NJ	National Avg
School District	Ridgewood Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	78.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgewood sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridgewood, NJ
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ridgewood, NJ	National Avg
Population	26,043	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	15.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 2 mi Glen Rock, NJ 2 mi Midland Park, NJ 2 mi Waldwick, NJ 2 mi Hawthorne, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgewood

Ridgewood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07450

Ridgewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgewood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ridgewood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ridgewood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $858,900 and median rent is $2,349/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgewood, NJ?

Ridgewood's violent crime rate is 44.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 584.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgewood?

Public schools in Ridgewood are operated by Ridgewood Public School District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 78.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridgewood, NJ a good place to live?

Ridgewood, NJ has a population of 26,043, a median household income of $211,224, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Ridgewood?

Ridgewood averages 39.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgewood?

Ridgewood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07450.

What is the population of Ridgewood?

The population of Ridgewood, New Jersey is 26,043 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgewood?

Key numbers for living in Ridgewood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $858,900, median household income $211,224, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.