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Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood, NJ.

Population: 26,308 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ridgewood, NJ is $1.27M — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.45M after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,019/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.27M

Median home value

+9.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.27M
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+28.4%
5-year appreciation
+46.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.27M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.45M
Median list price
$1.46M
Median price per sqft
$638
1-year sale-price change
+10.6%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
113.4%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,019/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,490/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,960/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,060/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Ridge Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fair Lawn Well Field (3.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
334
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
367,935
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
333,977

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
60
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,571 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
85.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
89.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,497
Average weekly wage
$1,525
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
879

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RidgewoodState medianUS median
Median home value$1.27M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.45M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$4,019/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ridgewood, NJ?
$1.27M.
What is the median sale price in Ridgewood, NJ?
$1.45M.
How long do homes take to sell in Ridgewood, NJ?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Ridgewood, NJ?
Typical rent: $4,019/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ridgewood, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Ridgewood, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Ridgewood, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ridgewood, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ridgewood, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fair Lawn Well Field, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Ridgewood, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ridgewood, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ridgewood, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ridgewood, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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