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Wood-Ridge, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,094 Population 9,094/sq mi density
$131,412 Median Income $66,404 per capita
$532,900 Home Value $699,558 Zillow
$1,886 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
11 Violent Crime/100K 482 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$131,412 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$532,900 home value, $1,886/mo rent
D
Safety
1.7 / 5.0
11 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wood-Ridge, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,412
75% above
$66,404 per capita
Home Value
$532,900
89% above
Zillow: $699,558
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
62% above
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
11/100K
97% below
482/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
59% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
23% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Wood-Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wood-Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
175%
Home Value
189%
Rent
162%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wood-Ridge 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

Wood-Ridge residents earn a median household income of $131,412 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,404. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Wood-Ridge is $532,900 , 89% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $699,558. Median rent is $1,886/month, with 22.3% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Wood-Ridge reports 11 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 482/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

53.5% of adults in Wood-Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wood-Ridge has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population10,094
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density9,094/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,412
Per Capita$66,404
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A
Home Value$532,900
Rent$1,886
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$699,558
Housing Units3,961
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

D
Violent11/100K
Property482/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault11/100K
Burglary11/100K

Health

Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation157 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Wood-Ridge was built in 1962.
17.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% 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.