Living in Ridgefield, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgefield · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgefield has 11,498 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $118,059 (14% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $646,200, the median rent is $2,095/month.
Ridgefield at a glance
- Population
- 11,498
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $118,059State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $646,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,095/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Ridgefield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ridgefield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgefield the median home value is $646,200, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,095 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,559 a month in housing costs.
Ridgefield median household income
The median household income in Ridgefield is $118,059 and the income per person is $50,676. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ridgefield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,117
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.85
Ridgefield demographics
- Population
- 11,498
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 4,036
- Foreign-born
- 39.4%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgefield ›
Education in Ridgefield
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgefield
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 56.3%
- Public transit
- 15.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Ridgefield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | 11,498 | $118,059 | $646,200 | $2,095 |
| Fairview | 15,099 | $63,606 | $511,400 | $1,694 |
| Little Ferry | 10,996 | $85,750 | $429,300 | $1,783 |
| Cliffside Park | 25,781 | $93,452 | $588,200 | $1,837 |
| Palisades Park | 20,290 | $94,743 | $719,600 | $2,009 |
| Ridgefield Park | 13,235 | $100,718 | $496,700 | $1,731 |
| Edgewater | 14,759 | $124,050 | $715,700 | $2,579 |
| Moonachie | 3,126 | $90,260 | $445,800 | $1,127 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgefield, NJ?
The median household income in Ridgefield is $118,059, 14% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgefield?
The median home value in Ridgefield is $646,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ridgefield?
The median gross rent in Ridgefield is $2,095 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ridgefield, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Ridgefield?
The median age in Ridgefield is 39.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ridgefield?
The average commute to work in Ridgefield is 32 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgefield?
The unemployment rate in Ridgefield is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgefield?
46.5% of adults in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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