At a Glance
Median Income
$217,250
$98,259 per capita
Home Value
$882,700
Zillow: $1,169,018
Median Rent
$2,340/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.6%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Ridgewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgewood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgewood residents earn a median household income of $217,250 , which is 189% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,259. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Ridgewood is $882,700 , 213% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,169,018. Median rent is $2,340/month, with 26.6% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Ridgewood reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 568/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
80.6% of adults in Ridgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(139% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgewood has 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.
Data Overview
People
Population26,076
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density4,543/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$217,250
Per Capita$98,259
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$882,700
Rent$2,340
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$1,169,018
Housing Units9,108
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property568/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation100 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.6%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+35.8%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgewood was built in 1950.
12.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.6% 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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