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Ridgewood, NJ Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Kayden N.

Housing in Ridgewood compared to San Francisco

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2010. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $882,700 on average. The median home value here is around $882,700, which is pretty steep. With a population of 26,076, Ridgewood is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but...

6 replies 20 upvotes housing
Aiden Reed

Couple moving to Ridgewood from out of state

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,076 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families th...

4 replies 29 upvotes moving
Sarah Watson

Best apartments in Ridgewood under ?

Crime rate is something to consider -Ridgewood sits at 51.6 per 100K. With a population of 26,076, Ridgewood is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $217,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a gro...

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Theresa B.

Is Ridgewood still affordable?

I work in manufacturing and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Ridgewood sits at 51.6 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks for reading. Downtown has impro...

2 replies 15 upvotes housing
Kayden N.

Thinking about relocating to Ridgewood from Boston

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $217,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spo...

11 replies 5 upvotes moving
Sarah Watson

How is the nightlife in Ridgewood?

So, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $882,700 on average. The median home value here is around $882,700, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to lo...

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Mackenzie Gutierrez

Housing in Ridgewood compared to Cincinnati

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 4 years and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated.

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Cooper Lewis

Best and worst neighborhoods in Ridgewood

The median home value here is around $882,700, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,076 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has impr...

13 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
Chloe Jimenez

Moving to Ridgewood with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. Median household income is $217,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Lily Wilson

Working remotely from Ridgewood

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Chicago and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,076 people. You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neigh...

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Mackenzie Gutierrez

Working remotely from Ridgewood

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. Homes are going for about $882,700 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's...

1 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Jacqueline N.

Internet providers in Ridgewood?

I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $882,700, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? The sub...

1 replies 13 upvotes qa
Arianna Cruz

Best apartments in Ridgewood under ?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $882,700 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Quinn Thompson

How is Ridgewood for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,076 people. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is d...

3 replies 14 upvotes qa
Arianna Cruz

Living in Ridgewood -the reality

Hey everyone, The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned?

3 replies 20 upvotes living
Theresa B.

How are the schools in Ridgewood?

Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Chloe Jimenez

What surprised you most about Ridgewood?

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,076 people. Let me know your thoughts.

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houston_noah

Most overrated things about Ridgewood

I work in consulting and Rent is about $2,340/month for a decent place. What would you do?

3 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
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