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Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a bustling village of around 25,000 residents in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Welcome to Ridgewood

Bustling village with upscale restaurants and retailers
 
Ridgewood is a bustling village of around 25,000 residents in Bergen County, New Jersey. This diverse commuter town is located 20 miles northwest of Manhattan, where the journey takes less than 45 minutes by train. The village of Ridgewood is focused on arts and is full of character. Ridgewood’s attractive 19th century downtown is packed with upscale restaurants and unique independent retailers. Properties in Ridgewood include beautifully-preserved homes dating back to the 1750s. Ridgewood real estate is mostly comprised of elegant Colonial-style single-family homes with a mix of historic and contemporary properties.
 

What to Love

  • Bustling village atmosphere 
  • Convenient commute
  • Upscale restaurants and retailers
  • Sprawling country parks 

People and Lifestyle

Ridgewood is one of Bergen County’s busier communities, offering residents a great range of convenient amenities. From sprawling country parks to trendy downtown restaurants, there is plenty here to keep you entertained. The community is ideal for commuters with access to New York City and other areas in New Jersey via train and highway.
 

Dining, Entertainment and Shopping

Ridgewood’s vibrant village downtown area covers the blocks close to the Ridgewood Train Station with a wide variety of relaxed local restaurants and independent specialty stores. Stella Artisan Italian is a great lunch spot with a menu of homemade pastas, freshly-baked pastries, and gourmet cheeses. S. Egidio serves delicious wood-fired pizzas, pasta dishes, and charcuterie alongside espresso beverages and sangria.
 
Country Pancake House is a bustling all-day diner with a huge selection of breakfast eats. Their extensive menu includes omelets, eggs benedicts, over 20 varieties of French toast, over 50 kinds of Belgian waffles, and over 100 styles of pancakes. Raymond’s Park West Tavern offers great brunch fares as well as mouthwatering steaks and seafood at dinner. Ridgewood Coffee Company is the best downtown spot for freshly-roasted espresso blends and single-origin brews along with tasty toasts and pastries. French-American grill Latour is one of the best choices for date night with elegant décor and masterful interpretations of classic French cuisine.
 
Ridgewood is packed with delightful locally-run businesses offering boutique shopping with a personal touch. Gardiner & Co. is a treasure trove of shoes and handbags from chic designers. Bookends Bookstore hosts frequent author signings and other in-store events. Hot Jewelry Box is stocked with a huge selection of jewelry and other accessories. The Table at Latonas offers a wide choice of handmade homeware and artisanal home décor items, while Backyard Living sells a similarly extensive selection of the finest quality outdoor furniture.
 

​​​​​​Things to Do

Ridgewood offers its residents access to several large parks with an abundance of recreational amenities. Saddle River County Park is the largest, spanning almost 600 acres along the Saddle River and several of its tributary brooks. Saddle River County Park is comprised of five distinct areas with features such as walking and cycling trails, duck ponds, playgrounds, tennis courts, sports fields, and picnic pavilions. Popular activities on the park’s ponds and waterways include fishing and model boating. Gradon Park has  an outdoor swimming pool with a sandy beach as well as an outdoor roller rink and baseball and soccer fields. Van Neste Square Memorial Park is a relaxing downtown green space that hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
 
Art in the Park brings live music and art vendors to the sidewalk in front of the park on the first Friday of June, July, and August. Movies in the Park shows classic film screenings at the park on six Wednesday evenings between June and August. Other popular annual Ridgewood events include the Fall Arts & Crafts Street Fair, featuring around 175 exhibitors as well as live music, food booths, and a kids zone with pony rides and a petting zoo.
 
Ridgewood Restaurant Week takes place in January with dozens of downtown restaurants offering special three-course prix-fixe menus. Ridgewood Sidewalk Sale Days are held in the spring and fall with many local retailers setting up stalls and offering steep discounts. Ridgewood Farmers Market is held each Sunday between late June and early October at the Ridgewood Train Station. Ridgewood’s Fourth of July Celebration features a parade through the village followed by a fireworks display at Veterans Field.

​​​​​​Schools​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Ridgewood operates its own public school district. Highlights include:
 
  • Orchard Elementary School, Public, K-5
  • Somerville Elementary School, Public, K-5
  • Hawes Elementary School, Public, K-5
  • George Washington Middle School, Public, 6-8
  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Public, 6-8
  • Ridgewood High School, Public, 9-12
 

Property

For Sale
MLS® 25001393
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly

$5,650,000

396 Knollwood Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Beds 7.5 Baths
Active Under Contract
MLS® 25006067
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood

$4,195,000

202 Crest Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
7 Beds 5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24032688
Courtesy of Realty International Inc.

$3,500,000

53-55 E Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Active Under Contract
MLS® 25008333
Courtesy of Tarvin Realtors

$3,300,000

477 Beverly Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
7 Beds 5 Baths
Active Under Contract
MLS® 25010589
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

$3,100,000

286 Mountain Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Beds 5.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25011606
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

$2,999,999

468 Stevens Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Beds 4.5 Baths
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Overview for Ridgewood, NJ

25,999 people live in Ridgewood, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $88,470. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,999

Total Population

41.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$88,470

Average individual Income

Around Ridgewood, NJ

There's plenty to do around Ridgewood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

91
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
57
Bikeable
Bike Score
49
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Curious Reader, Heart On A Hanger, and Professional Tennis Racquet Stringing llc.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
The Curious Reader Logo
Shopping 1.64 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Heart On A Hanger Logo
Shopping 3.74 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Professional Tennis Racquet Stringing llc Logo
Active 3.88 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Mk Muay Thai Fitness Logo
Active 3.99 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
The MAX Challenge Logo
Active 3.34 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Aikido of Ramapo Valley Logo
Active 3.79 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ridgewood, NJ

Population Households Employment

Ridgewood has 8,659 households, with an average household size of 2.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ridgewood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,999 people call Ridgewood home. The population density is 4,520.79 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,999

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.5

Median Age

48.91 / 51.09%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,659

Total Households

2.98

Average Household Size

$88,470

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Ridgewood, NJ

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Ridgewood. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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