The Town FilesRidgefield, New Jersey
Borough in Bergen County · population 11,501 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $646,200
- Household income
- $118,059
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 39.8
Ridgefield is a borough of 11,501 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $646,200, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 87% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 87% of New Jersey towns.
How Ridgefield ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ridgefield is worth $646,200, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $118,059, which is more affordable than 12% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,095 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ridgefield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $646,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,095 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $118,059 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ridgefield
| People | Ridgefield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 39.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 94.6% |
Weather in Ridgefield
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridgefield since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1970 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Bergen County since 1996
Bergen County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bergen County
Bergen County had 438,240 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,639 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Ridgefield itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Ridgefield
4 public schools with 1,584 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum Skewes School | 3-9 | 690 | 11.0 |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School | 9-12 | 539 | 11.7 |
| Bergen Boulevard School | K-4 | 178 | 8.5 |
| Shaler Academy | PK-3 | 177 | 7.7 |
Towns near Ridgefield
- Fairview, NJ1.0 mi · 15,025 people · home $511,400
- Little Ferry, NJ1.3 mi · 10,987 people · home $429,300
- Palisades Park, NJ1.3 mi · 20,292 people · home $719,600
- Cliffside Park, NJ1.6 mi · 25,693 people · home $588,200
- Ridgefield Park, NJ1.6 mi · 13,224 people · home $496,700
- Edgewater, NJ2.2 mi · 14,336 people · home $715,700
- Moonachie, NJ2.4 mi · 3,133 people · home $445,800
- Leonia, NJ2.5 mi · 9,304 people · home $672,900
Ridgefield questions
Is Ridgefield, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ridgefield scores better for retirees than 52% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 9%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Ridgefield?
The median owner-occupied home in Ridgefield is valued at $646,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,059, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $2,095 a month.
What is the weather like in Ridgefield?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 29.8 inches of snow.
Does Ridgefield get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridgefield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1970. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)