Kayden N. housing Apr 8, 2026

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 you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections

Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Boring for young people
Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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