What are the schools like in Ringwood, NJ?

Ringwood is served primarily by Ringwood School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Ringwood?

The median household income in Ringwood, NJ is $141,800 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Ringwood, NJ?

Ringwood has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ringwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ringwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ringwood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $417,500 and the median rent is $2,178 per month.

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

Ringwood has a violent crime rate of 34.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 180.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ringwood, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Ringwood is a small city of 11,692 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $141,800 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Ringwood 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 Ringwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ringwood 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

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

Metric	Ringwood, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$417,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,178	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,800	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ringwood's violent crime rate is 34.4 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.4 /100k

Property Crime

180.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ringwood is served primarily by Ringwood School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ringwood, NJ	National Avg
School District	Ringwood School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ringwood sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ringwood, NJ
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ringwood, NJ	National Avg
Population	11,692	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wanaque, NJ 4 mi Oakland, NJ 5 mi Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJ 5 mi Hillburn, NY 5 mi Hewitt, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Ringwood

Ringwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07456

Ringwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ringwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ringwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ringwood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $417,500 and median rent is $2,178/month.

What is the crime rate in Ringwood, NJ?

Ringwood's violent crime rate is 34.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ringwood?

Public schools in Ringwood are operated by Ringwood School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ringwood, NJ a good place to live?

Ringwood, NJ has a population of 11,692, a median household income of $141,800, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Ringwood?

Ringwood averages 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ringwood?

Ringwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07456.

What is the population of Ringwood?

The population of Ringwood, New Jersey is 11,692 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ringwood?

Key numbers for living in Ringwood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $417,500, median household income $141,800, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ringwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.