Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Starbucks Drive-Thru
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Village Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Ridgewood Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Amercian Bulldog Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cafe 37
Coffee Shop
Cravings Tapas Bistro
Coffee Shop
Red Cedar Market Seasonal Kitchen
Coffee Shop
catchy. cafe & catering
Coffee Shop
Alt Eats Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Amici
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Vie En Rose Bakery Café
Coffee Shop
Super Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Modern Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kook Hwa Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Good Karma Vapor
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Bow Tie Warner Theater
Cinema
Opus One
Art Gallery
The Ridgewood Art Institute
Theatre Arts
School House Museum
Museum
The Hermitage
Museum
Walwick Museum of Local History
Museum
The Oval
Theatre Arts
Erie Railroad Signal Tower, Waldwick Yard
Museum
Paramus Historic Museum
Museum
Washington Township Cinemas
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Thomas Kinkade
Art Gallery
Hawthorne Theaters
Cinema
Abandoned Tractor
Attraction
Food and Drink (17) A+
Mr. Moo's Ice Cream Cafe
Sweets
Ice Cream by Mike
Sweets
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Yogy Bee
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
East Coast Burger
Fast Food
Kilwins
Sweets
The Cookie Connect
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Häagen-Dazs
Sweets
Sook Pastry
Sweets
Super Cellars
Alcohol
West Side Bagels
Deli
Wilke's Family Delicatessen
Deli
Quick Stop Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Wilke's Delicatessen
Deli
Uncorked Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin' Doniuts
Fast Food
Park Wood Deli
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Beekman Wine/Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Get In Shape for Women
Gym
New York Sports Clubs
Gym
CoreFire
Gym
Real Hot Yoga
Gym
Garden State Yoga
Gym
Volt Fitness
Gym
HealthBarn USA
Community Centre
1 Gym 4 All
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Yoga Vibe
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
CC Champs
Gym
Fit36
Gym
The Gagasphere
Gym
Get In Shape for Women
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Odyssey Athletic Center
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
The Whitney at Allendale Clubhouse
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Fair Lawn Community Center
Community Centre
CKO Kickboxing
Gym
Define Body & Mind
Gym
Guerilla Fitness CrossFit
Gym
Koko Fit Club
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Green Way Market
Grocery Store
Ridgewood Hot Bagels
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Cupcakes by Carousel
Bakery
JMart
Grocery Store
Wild & Hearty (formerly Samba Bowls)
Health Food
Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Baked Bakery - Ho-Ho-Kus
Bakery
Carlo Russo's Wine and Spirits
Grocery Store
Ho-Ho-Kus Bagels
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Acme Markets
Grocery Store
Peter's Fish Market
Seafood
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Kilroy's Wonder Market
Grocery Store
BAGEL Gourmet
Bakery
Paramus Food Center
Grocery Store
Bagel Bro's II
Bakery
Giant Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Reinhold's Quality Bakery
Bakery
Bagel Nosh
Bakery
Krauzer's Food Stores
Grocery Store
Rock Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Desserts of Distinction
Bakery
Parks (15) A+
Veterans Memorial Field
Park
Graydon Pool
Park
Van Neste Square Memorial Park
Park
Leuning Park
Park
Twinney Pond Park
Park
Old Memorial Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
The Green
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Lower Faber Field
Park
Hohokus Brook Ravine
Park
Children's Park
Park
Madison Park
Park
Stevens Avenue Park
Park
Wilde Memorial Park
Park
Demarest Park
Park
Veteran's Park
Park
Irene Habernickel Family Park
Park
Emmet Park
Park
DiMaggio Park
Park
HCA Park
Park
Rhodes Park
Park
Wortendyke Park
Park
Cresthill Park
Park
Main Street Park
Park
Shops (92) A+
Lisa Thomas Salon
Beauty
Desired Nails
Beauty
The Wash Tub
Beauty
Blue Water Spa
Beauty
Backyard Living
Furniture
Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique
Clothing
Getty
Convenience Store
Bookends
Books
Hot Jewelry Box
Fashion
Coco Interior Design
Interior Decoration
Chico's
Clothing
Classic Look
Hairdresser
Little Skye Children's Boutique
Clothing
California Closets
Clothing
Greenwich Nails & Spa
Beauty
Little Steps
Shoes
Gattinolli Designer Dresses
Clothing
D'Or Fine Jewelry
Fashion
JackRabbit
Shoes
Arthur Groom & Co.
Fashion
Fox's
Clothing
Tina's Nails
Beauty
Mephistom
Clothing
Ridgewood Eyewear
Optician
Sweet & Sassy
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 18.1% take public transportation in Ridgewood.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
East Ridgewood Ave at North Maple Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave + South Maple Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at North Irving St
Bus Stop
Van Neste Square Bus Terminal
Bus Station
East Ridgewood Ave at South Irving St
Bus Stop
Ridgewood
Transit Station
E Ridgewood & N Van Dien Aves
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at South Van Dien Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at North Pleasant Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at South Pleasant Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at Pershing Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at Pershing Ave
Bus Stop
Ho-Ho-Kus
Transit Station
East Ridgewood Ave at Paramus Rd
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at East Ridgewood Avenue
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Clauss Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Victoria Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Bona Ln (403S)
Bus Stop
Glen Rock-Boro Hall
Transit Station
Paramus Rd at Bona Ln (403S)
Bus Stop
Glen Rock-Main Line
Transit Station
Paramus Rd at Midland Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Midland Ave
Bus Stop
Waldwick
Transit Station
Wortendyke Station (148 & 164)
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.1% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ridgewood is 179/100 - which is 48% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Ridgewood crime rates are 793 per 100k, which is 51% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
763 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
30 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Ridgewood is $178,958 - which is 143% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$178,958 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kasir Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Ridgewood Police Department
Police
Ridgewood Dental Associates
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Riverside Medical Group
Doctor
40 Day Reset
Clinic
Ridgewood Internal Medicine
Doctor
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Doctor
Quest Diagnostics
Doctor
Town & Country Apothecary
Pharmacy
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Doctor
Ridgewood Emergency Services
Ambulance Station
Pediatric Dental Associates
Dentist
Advanced Dental Care
Dentist
Anna M. Korkis MD
Doctor
Ridgewood Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
The Valley Hospital
Hospital
Valley Medical Group - OB/GYN
Doctor
Ho-Ho-Kus Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ho-Ho-Kus Dental Associates
Dentist
Valley Pediatric Associates
Hospital
Spine and Sports Med Physical Therapy
Doctor
Complete Foot & Ankle
Doctor
Kurpis Center for Advanced Dentistry
Dentist
Engine Company 31
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Ridgewood home prices are $744,200 - which is 135% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$744,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools A+

The Ridgewood graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
81% A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Travell Elementary School
George Washington Middle School
Somerville Elementary School
Orchard Elementary School
Ridge Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Central School
Ho-Ho-Kus Public School
Green Twig School
Stony Lane Elementary School
Godwin Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Hawes Elementary School
Clara E Coleman School
Richard E Byrd
Glen Rock Middle School
Midland Elementary School
Eastern Christian Elementary School
Ctc
West Brook Middle School
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
Alexander Hamilton School
The Village School
Waldwick Middle School
High Schools (2) A+
Holmstead School
Ridgewood High School
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Glen Rock High School
Immaculate Heart Academy
Ctc
Paramus Catholic High School
Waldwick High School
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Westwood Junionr/Senior High School
Applied Technology High School
Hawthorne High School
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Multiply Handicaped
Life Skills
Hearing Impaired
Bergen Co Juvenile Detention Center
Emotionally Disturbed
Fair Lawn High School
Autistic
Bergen Regional School
Bergen Catholic High School
Saddle River Day School
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ratings A+

Ridgewood has an overall rating of 87% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A
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Ridgewood, NJ Area Guide

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Ridgewood Area Facts

  • Ridgewood has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ridgewood crime rates are 51% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Ridgewood is 48% higher than the New Jersey average

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Living in the Real Material World! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I wish my company had relocated me to New Jersey years ago, this area of the country has the best of everything within reach. I can hit the Holland Tunnel and be in New York in minutes, or take the Garden State Parkway and be in Atlantic City in a little over an hour. Living in R ...Read More idgewood puts me in the middle of the best shopping in the country, the finest restaurants, and plenty of fun things to do on the weekend.

During the winter, I head over to Met Life Stadium to watch the Jets and Giants play. In the summer, its off to Yankee Stadium and then Manhattan to eat at some of the best restaurants in the city that never sleeps.

The best areas in Ridgewood have to be the shopping diversity. I can hit the local mall for everything I need or down the Turnpike to premium outlet malls of all sorts. I have the best beaches to my east and historic Philadelphia to my west. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ridgewood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Field
      Graydon Pool
      Van Neste Square Memorial Park
      Leuning Park
      Twinney Pond Park
      Old Memorial Park
      Memorial Park
      The Green

      Entertainment

      Bow Tie Warner Theater
      Opus One
      The Ridgewood Art Institute
      School House Museum
      The Hermitage
      Walwick Museum of Local History
      The Oval
      Erie Railroad Signal Tower, Waldwick Yard

      Food & Drink

      Mr. Moo's Ice Cream Cafe
      Ice Cream by Mike
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Yogy Bee
      Ben & Jerry's
      East Coast Burger
      Kilwins
      The Cookie Connect

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ridgewood? Of all people who commute, 18.1% take public transportation in Ridgewood.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ridgewood? The cost of living in Ridgewood is 179/100 - which is 48% higher than New Jersey.
      Ridgewood
      179

      79% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ridgewood? Ridgewood crime rates are 793, which are 51% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      793 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 127

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      41%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ridgewood? The median income in Ridgewood is $178,958 which is 143% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $178,958223% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $84,565183% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ridgewood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Town & Country Apothecary
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
      Ridgewood Internal Medicine
      Quest Diagnostics
      Anna M. Korkis MD
      Complete Foot & Ankle
      Kasir Plastic Surgery
      Riverside Medical Group
      Valley Medical Group - OB/GYN

      A Housing

      What are Ridgewood home prices? Ridgewood home prices are $744,200 - which is 135% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $744,200303% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,062117% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Ridgewood have good schools? The Ridgewood graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      69% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ridgewood a good place to live? Ridgewood has an overall rating of 87% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      6 total surveys

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