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Ridgefield.
About
Life in Ridgefield
Ridgefield is a community of 11,439 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $118,059, median rent runs about $2,095 per month, and median home values are around $646,200. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Ridgefield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
39.4%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.4% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Ridgefield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ridgefield, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (36.9%), and 24.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.2%
of households
Married Couples
54.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Ridgefield
In Ridgefield, rent runs 22% above the NJ average, and home values are 42% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
51.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $772,476 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Ridgefield
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Ridgefield, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Ridgefield: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Ridgefield is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Ridgefield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.6 min avg
How Ridgefield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ridgefield, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ridgefield runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
17.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
717.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ridgefield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Ridgefield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Ridgefield is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Ridgefield, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Ridgefield is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ridgefield has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ridgefield
Uninsured
11.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ridgefield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palisades Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · North Bergen
Holy Name Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Teaneck
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · New York
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ridgefield
Ridgefield's student/teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ridgefield (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
7.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
9.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: General Grant National Memorial, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ridgefield
Ridgefield has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being General Grant National Memorial (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
3 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
4 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
7 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
9 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Free Pub. Lib.
527 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield
Cities Near Ridgefield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ridgefield FAQ
Is Ridgefield, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Ridgefield's median rent is $2,095/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $118,059/year. Median home value is $646,200.
Is Ridgefield, New Jersey safe?⌄
Ridgefield's violent crime rate was 17 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 718 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ridgefield, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Ridgefield, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ridgefield, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Ridgefield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,095/month and median household income is $118,059/year. The median home value is $646,200. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ridgefield, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Ridgefield is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from