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Ridgewood, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
26,076
Population
4,543/sq mi density
$217,250
Median Income
$98,259 per capita
$882,700
Home Value
$1,169,018 Zillow
$2,340
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
568 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$217,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$882,700 home value, $2,340/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9816°N, 74.1135°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bergen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 24.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 88 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Ridgewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").