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Ridge, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ryan Parker

Best hidden gems in Ridge

I've been here for 3 years and You can expect to pay around $1,984 for rent here. With a population of 12,506, Ridge is a small town. Homes are going for about $404,900 on average. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is defin...

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Rylee Ramirez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Ridge

Hi all, Household incomes average around $88,266 in Ridge. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Ridge? TIA! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Alice H.

The good and bad of living in Ridge

So, Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 12,506 people. Homes are going for about $404,900 on average. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,984 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good...

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Rylee Ramirez

Is Ridge getting better or worse?

Hey, With a population of 12,506, Ridge is a small town. Rent is about $1,984/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-depen...

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Benjamin

Is Ridge good for remote workers?

So, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,984/month for a decent place. With a population of 12,506, Ridge is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,984 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high...

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Ryan Parker

Anyone else love living in Ridge?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,984/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Caleb Smith

Is Ridge worth moving to in 2026?

It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Rylee Ramirez

Ridge job market vs Raleigh

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $88,266 in Ridge. Median household income is $88,266, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $404,900 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so muc...

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Alice H.

Co-working spaces in Ridge?

Rent is about $1,984/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Ridge sits at 22.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $88,266 in Ridge. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local pe...

8 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Isaac M.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Ridge

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 7 months ago and The median home value here is around $404,900, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Ridge sits at 22.0 per 100K. People here ar...

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