At a Glance
Median Income
$142,529
$64,077 per capita
Home Value
$434,800
Zillow: $610,809
Median Rent
$1,934/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
9.5% smoking rate
How Ringwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ringwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ringwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ringwood residents earn a median household income of $142,529 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,077. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ringwood is $434,800 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $610,809. Median rent is $1,934/month, with 37.3% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Ringwood reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 181/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in Ringwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ringwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,600
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,529
Per Capita$64,077
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
A+
Home Value$434,800
Rent$1,934
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$610,809
Housing Units4,375
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property181/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation301 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Ringwood was founded in 1918.
The median home in Ringwood was built in 1964.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.