At a Glance
Median Income
$98,184
$44,084 per capita
Home Value
$459,400
Zillow: $569,192
Median Rent
$1,633/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ridgefield Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgefield Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgefield Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgefield Park residents earn a median household income of $98,184 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,084. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgefield Park is $459,400 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $569,192. Median rent is $1,633/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Ridgefield Park reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 955/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Ridgefield Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgefield Park has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population13,167
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density7,700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,184
Per Capita$44,084
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$459,400
Rent$1,633
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$569,192
Housing Units5,453
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property955/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Ridgefield Park was founded in 1685.
The median home in Ridgefield Park was built in 1948.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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