Ridgefield
NJ
Average Sales Price
$806,676
Median Sales Price
$699,000
Population
10,922
Total Listings
54
Common Questions
Ridgefield, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Ridgefield — Bergen County's most underrated GWB corridor borough, with Manhattan 4.7 miles away, an exceptional 8.7:1 school ratio, a 2.201% tax rate, $10,873 average bill, 29–30% Korean-American community, NJ Turnpike in-borough, and SFH median of $650K–$875K.
Ridgefield is a somewhat competitive, moderately volatile market reflecting the thin volume of a small borough (11,500 residents). Redfin reported a $995K median (October 2025) — but only 13 homes sold that month, making the figure highly sample-dependent. Rocket Homes list median $789K (December 2024). City-Data 2024 detached house mean $799,946. True SFH working range approximately $650K–$875K for standard homes, with premium properties above. DOM averages 61–75 days. The borough's limited SFH inventory (51.4% homeownership, with significant rental stock) means that when quality SFH properties appear, the buyer pool is motivated and competition occurs. The 8.7:1 school ratio and 2.201% tax rate — Bergen County's lowest mainstream residential rate — are structural demand drivers that sustain consistent buyer interest. Talk to us about current Ridgefield market conditions →
The practical range by housing type: attached/townhome-style: $550K–$725K. Standard SFH detached: $675K–$875K. Larger SFH/updated premium: $875K–$1.1M+. City-Data 2024 values: detached house mean $799,946; townhouses $678,693; 2-unit structures $524,786. Median property value $679,807 (all types). The borough's housing mix — significant rental stock alongside SFH — means the overall median is pulled below the SFH market. For SFH buyers, the $700K–$850K range is the most active tier. Ridgefield's price advantage relative to Fort Lee and Cliffside Park at the same GWB proximity is the market's defining characteristic.
Ridgefield's 8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio — for a full PreK–12 district, 1,391 students, DFG DE — is among Bergen County's best at any price tier. This is the fact that most surprises buyers who have done the Bergen County school ratio research: 8.7:1 beats Park Ridge (9.9:1), Ramsey (9.9:1), Midland Park (8.4:1 — comparable), and most communities that buyers specifically target for school ratios. The DFG DE designation reflects the borough's socioeconomic composition — lower than DFG I communities like Park Ridge and Ramsey — but the ratio reflects the district's specific investment in teacher staffing relative to enrollment. For families whose primary school metric is ratio (individual attention, class size), Ridgefield's 8.7:1 at the $650K–$875K price tier with a $10,873 average tax bill is the combination that no other Bergen County community at this price tier can match. Ask us about Ridgefield's school district →
Ridgefield's commute to Manhattan is one of Bergen County's best — and the price tier doesn't reflect it. Manhattan is 4.7 miles away. By car via Bergen Boulevard east to Fort Lee Road toward the GWB: approximately 8–15 minutes to the GWB off-peak; Midtown Manhattan approximately 20–30 minutes. NJ Transit bus service via the Bergen Boulevard corridor to Port Authority Bus Terminal: approximately 20–30 minutes. The NJ Turnpike (I-95) runs through the borough — Newark Airport approximately 15–20 minutes south. Average resident commute is 31.6 minutes — reflecting the commute mix of GWB car-commuters and bus commuters. No in-borough train station, but the bus frequency on the Bergen Boulevard corridor and the GWB proximity make the absence largely irrelevant for most residents. For Bergen County SFH buyers at $650K–$875K who prioritize Manhattan proximity, Ridgefield's 4.7-mile distance is a combination that competes with communities at $200K–$400K higher price points.
The Ridgefield School District — PreK–12, 4 schools, 1,391 students, 8.7:1 ratio, DFG DE — provides an exceptional teacher-student ratio in a borough that is honestly priced below its school investment level. Ridgefield Memorial High School (555 Walnut Street, approximately 350 students, 8.7:1) is a small high school with the ratio and scale where individual student attention is genuinely accessible. The four schools are: Shaler Academy (455 Shaler Boulevard), Bergen Boulevard School (635 Bergen Boulevard), Slocum Skewes School (650 Prospect Avenue), and Ridgefield Memorial High School (555 Walnut Street). Bergen County Academies (BCA) in Hackensack is accessible for qualifying students. Bergen County Technical Schools accessible. The district's DFG DE designation reflects the socioeconomic composition of the community; the 8.7:1 ratio reflects the district's specific resource allocation decision.
Ridgefield's general tax rate is 2.201% — one of Bergen County's lowest mainstream residential rates, shared with Palisades Park (2.201%) and comparable to Lyndhurst (2.086%). The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $10,873 (NJ Division of Taxation) — well below the Bergen County average of $13,329. City-Data confirms median taxes of approximately $10,001 for mortgaged properties. On a $750K home, expect approximately $12,000–$16,500 per year. On an $850K home, approximately $14,000–$18,700. The 2.201% rate is Bergen's lower tier — comparable to the communities immediately adjacent (Fort Lee, Palisades Park) and significantly below Cliffside Park (2.803%) and Fairview (3.208%). For buyers doing a GWB corridor comparison, Ridgefield's 2.201% rate, $10,873 average bill, 8.7:1 school ratio, and 4.7-mile Manhattan distance is the most favorable combination at the SFH price tier in this geography. Tax bills due quarterly.
The GWB corridor comparison at the SFH tier: Fort Lee — adjacent NE, Korean/diverse, sub-$400K condos to $2M+ SFH, strong Korean commercial corridor, Birthplace of Cinema, A+ Niche, higher purchase prices at SFH tier — more prestige, higher price, similar Korean community character. Cliffside Park — adjacent E, Korean/Asian, median ~$840K–$858K, 2.803% rate (higher than Ridgefield), 98.85% 10-year appreciation, high density — higher price, higher rate. Palisades Park — adjacent N, 53–65% Korean, 2.201% rate (same as Ridgefield), $850K–$1.1M SFH, most concentrated Korean community. Ridgefield — 2.201% rate, $10,873 avg bill, 4.7 mi Manhattan, 8.7:1 schools, $650K–$875K SFH, 29–30% Korean, NJ Turnpike in-borough. Ridgefield is the GWB corridor's best-value SFH community for buyers targeting the combination of Manhattan proximity + school ratio + low tax rate at sub-$875K pricing.
Yes. The structural demand drivers — 4.7-mile Manhattan proximity, 8.7:1 school ratio, 2.201% tax rate, $10,873 average bill, and growing Korean-American community — create consistent buyer interest. The Borough's thin SFH inventory (51.4% homeownership vs. 65.2% national average) means that quality properties compete for a buyer pool that consistently exceeds available supply. The GWB corridor's broad buyer profile — Korean-American families, Manhattan commuters priced out of Fort Lee and Cliffside Park, NJ Turnpike–adjacent frequent travelers — is active year-round. Spring (March–May) is strongest. Get a free Ridgefield home valuation →
DOM averages 61–75 days depending on property type and season — moderate for a somewhat competitive market. Rocket Homes: 75-day average listing age. Redfin: 61-day average. Well-priced SFH at $700K–$825K in spring: typically 4–7 weeks. Key selling messages: 4.7 miles to Manhattan (GWB 8–15 min — best distance/price ratio in Bergen County), 8.7:1 DFG DE school district (Bergen's best ratio at this price tier), 2.201% tax rate, $10,873 avg bill, NJ Turnpike in-borough (Newark Airport ~15 min), 29–30% Korean community, Fort Lee and Palisades Park Koreatown corridors 5 min, Bergen Boulevard commercial character, 39.4% foreign-born international community. The Manhattan distance and school ratio combination — at sub-$875K pricing with the lowest mainstream Bergen tax rate — is Ridgefield's specific proposition that no other borough in this geography provides simultaneously. Learn how we sell homes in Ridgefield →
Ridgefield is Bergen County's most underrated GWB corridor borough — 2.61 square miles, incorporated 1892, named for the ridge terrain that elevates the borough above the surrounding flatlands. Manhattan is 4.7 miles away. The NJ Turnpike runs through it — the Vince Lombardi Service Area is here. The schools are 8.7:1. The tax rate is 2.201%. The average bill is $10,873. And on Bergen Boulevard, the Korean BBQ restaurants, Brazilian pastry shops, Italian delis, and Turkish establishments coexist in a commercial corridor that is simultaneously local and international. The Lenape had a village near Overpeck Creek here before any of this existed. The Armenian Apostolic Church is on Bergen Boulevard. The borough is 39.4% foreign-born. Fort Lee's Koreatown is 5 minutes northeast. Palisades Park's Broad Avenue is 5 minutes north. And Ridgefield — quieter than both, with a better school ratio than either, and a lower tax rate than most of Bergen County — is the borough that buyers discover when they've done the GWB corridor research thoroughly enough to find what the price tags don't advertise.
Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
10.9K
10.9K in 2020
Density
4.8K
per square mile
Households
3.9K
36 With Children
Gender
47% / 53%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
53% / 47%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (3)Middle Schools (1)High Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Slocum Skewes School
650 Prospect Ave Ste 1, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
Public
3 - 8
No
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Bergen Boulevard School
635 Bergen Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
Public
1 - 2
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Shaler Academy
455 Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
Public
PK - KG
No
10:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Amenities & Attractions
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New3 Beds2 Baths656 Day AVE #2, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
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New3 Beds1 Bath688 Kingsland AVE #2, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
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New3 Beds2 Baths560 Studio RD #2nd floor, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
MLS# 26017309
Listed by Kyung-Ah Shin of Realty 7, LLC
New3 Beds3 Baths542 Prospect AVE, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
MLS# 26024798
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Common Questions
Ridgefield, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Ridgefield — Bergen County's most underrated GWB corridor borough, with Manhattan 4.7 miles away, an exceptional 8.7:1 school ratio, a 2.201% tax rate, $10,873 average bill, 29–30% Korean-American community, NJ Turnpike in-borough, and SFH median of $650K–$875K.
Ridgefield is a somewhat competitive, moderately volatile market reflecting the thin volume of a small borough (11,500 residents). Redfin reported a $995K median (October 2025) — but only 13 homes sold that month, making the figure highly sample-dependent. Rocket Homes list median $789K (December 2024). City-Data 2024 detached house mean $799,946. True SFH working range approximately $650K–$875K for standard homes, with premium properties above. DOM averages 61–75 days. The borough's limited SFH inventory (51.4% homeownership, with significant rental stock) means that when quality SFH properties appear, the buyer pool is motivated and competition occurs. The 8.7:1 school ratio and 2.201% tax rate — Bergen County's lowest mainstream residential rate — are structural demand drivers that sustain consistent buyer interest. Talk to us about current Ridgefield market conditions →
The practical range by housing type: attached/townhome-style: $550K–$725K. Standard SFH detached: $675K–$875K. Larger SFH/updated premium: $875K–$1.1M+. City-Data 2024 values: detached house mean $799,946; townhouses $678,693; 2-unit structures $524,786. Median property value $679,807 (all types). The borough's housing mix — significant rental stock alongside SFH — means the overall median is pulled below the SFH market. For SFH buyers, the $700K–$850K range is the most active tier. Ridgefield's price advantage relative to Fort Lee and Cliffside Park at the same GWB proximity is the market's defining characteristic.
Ridgefield's 8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio — for a full PreK–12 district, 1,391 students, DFG DE — is among Bergen County's best at any price tier. This is the fact that most surprises buyers who have done the Bergen County school ratio research: 8.7:1 beats Park Ridge (9.9:1), Ramsey (9.9:1), Midland Park (8.4:1 — comparable), and most communities that buyers specifically target for school ratios. The DFG DE designation reflects the borough's socioeconomic composition — lower than DFG I communities like Park Ridge and Ramsey — but the ratio reflects the district's specific investment in teacher staffing relative to enrollment. For families whose primary school metric is ratio (individual attention, class size), Ridgefield's 8.7:1 at the $650K–$875K price tier with a $10,873 average tax bill is the combination that no other Bergen County community at this price tier can match. Ask us about Ridgefield's school district →
Ridgefield's commute to Manhattan is one of Bergen County's best — and the price tier doesn't reflect it. Manhattan is 4.7 miles away. By car via Bergen Boulevard east to Fort Lee Road toward the GWB: approximately 8–15 minutes to the GWB off-peak; Midtown Manhattan approximately 20–30 minutes. NJ Transit bus service via the Bergen Boulevard corridor to Port Authority Bus Terminal: approximately 20–30 minutes. The NJ Turnpike (I-95) runs through the borough — Newark Airport approximately 15–20 minutes south. Average resident commute is 31.6 minutes — reflecting the commute mix of GWB car-commuters and bus commuters. No in-borough train station, but the bus frequency on the Bergen Boulevard corridor and the GWB proximity make the absence largely irrelevant for most residents. For Bergen County SFH buyers at $650K–$875K who prioritize Manhattan proximity, Ridgefield's 4.7-mile distance is a combination that competes with communities at $200K–$400K higher price points.
The Ridgefield School District — PreK–12, 4 schools, 1,391 students, 8.7:1 ratio, DFG DE — provides an exceptional teacher-student ratio in a borough that is honestly priced below its school investment level. Ridgefield Memorial High School (555 Walnut Street, approximately 350 students, 8.7:1) is a small high school with the ratio and scale where individual student attention is genuinely accessible. The four schools are: Shaler Academy (455 Shaler Boulevard), Bergen Boulevard School (635 Bergen Boulevard), Slocum Skewes School (650 Prospect Avenue), and Ridgefield Memorial High School (555 Walnut Street). Bergen County Academies (BCA) in Hackensack is accessible for qualifying students. Bergen County Technical Schools accessible. The district's DFG DE designation reflects the socioeconomic composition of the community; the 8.7:1 ratio reflects the district's specific resource allocation decision.
Ridgefield's general tax rate is 2.201% — one of Bergen County's lowest mainstream residential rates, shared with Palisades Park (2.201%) and comparable to Lyndhurst (2.086%). The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $10,873 (NJ Division of Taxation) — well below the Bergen County average of $13,329. City-Data confirms median taxes of approximately $10,001 for mortgaged properties. On a $750K home, expect approximately $12,000–$16,500 per year. On an $850K home, approximately $14,000–$18,700. The 2.201% rate is Bergen's lower tier — comparable to the communities immediately adjacent (Fort Lee, Palisades Park) and significantly below Cliffside Park (2.803%) and Fairview (3.208%). For buyers doing a GWB corridor comparison, Ridgefield's 2.201% rate, $10,873 average bill, 8.7:1 school ratio, and 4.7-mile Manhattan distance is the most favorable combination at the SFH price tier in this geography. Tax bills due quarterly.
The GWB corridor comparison at the SFH tier: Fort Lee — adjacent NE, Korean/diverse, sub-$400K condos to $2M+ SFH, strong Korean commercial corridor, Birthplace of Cinema, A+ Niche, higher purchase prices at SFH tier — more prestige, higher price, similar Korean community character. Cliffside Park — adjacent E, Korean/Asian, median ~$840K–$858K, 2.803% rate (higher than Ridgefield), 98.85% 10-year appreciation, high density — higher price, higher rate. Palisades Park — adjacent N, 53–65% Korean, 2.201% rate (same as Ridgefield), $850K–$1.1M SFH, most concentrated Korean community. Ridgefield — 2.201% rate, $10,873 avg bill, 4.7 mi Manhattan, 8.7:1 schools, $650K–$875K SFH, 29–30% Korean, NJ Turnpike in-borough. Ridgefield is the GWB corridor's best-value SFH community for buyers targeting the combination of Manhattan proximity + school ratio + low tax rate at sub-$875K pricing.
Yes. The structural demand drivers — 4.7-mile Manhattan proximity, 8.7:1 school ratio, 2.201% tax rate, $10,873 average bill, and growing Korean-American community — create consistent buyer interest. The Borough's thin SFH inventory (51.4% homeownership vs. 65.2% national average) means that quality properties compete for a buyer pool that consistently exceeds available supply. The GWB corridor's broad buyer profile — Korean-American families, Manhattan commuters priced out of Fort Lee and Cliffside Park, NJ Turnpike–adjacent frequent travelers — is active year-round. Spring (March–May) is strongest. Get a free Ridgefield home valuation →
DOM averages 61–75 days depending on property type and season — moderate for a somewhat competitive market. Rocket Homes: 75-day average listing age. Redfin: 61-day average. Well-priced SFH at $700K–$825K in spring: typically 4–7 weeks. Key selling messages: 4.7 miles to Manhattan (GWB 8–15 min — best distance/price ratio in Bergen County), 8.7:1 DFG DE school district (Bergen's best ratio at this price tier), 2.201% tax rate, $10,873 avg bill, NJ Turnpike in-borough (Newark Airport ~15 min), 29–30% Korean community, Fort Lee and Palisades Park Koreatown corridors 5 min, Bergen Boulevard commercial character, 39.4% foreign-born international community. The Manhattan distance and school ratio combination — at sub-$875K pricing with the lowest mainstream Bergen tax rate — is Ridgefield's specific proposition that no other borough in this geography provides simultaneously. Learn how we sell homes in Ridgefield →
Ridgefield is Bergen County's most underrated GWB corridor borough — 2.61 square miles, incorporated 1892, named for the ridge terrain that elevates the borough above the surrounding flatlands. Manhattan is 4.7 miles away. The NJ Turnpike runs through it — the Vince Lombardi Service Area is here. The schools are 8.7:1. The tax rate is 2.201%. The average bill is $10,873. And on Bergen Boulevard, the Korean BBQ restaurants, Brazilian pastry shops, Italian delis, and Turkish establishments coexist in a commercial corridor that is simultaneously local and international. The Lenape had a village near Overpeck Creek here before any of this existed. The Armenian Apostolic Church is on Bergen Boulevard. The borough is 39.4% foreign-born. Fort Lee's Koreatown is 5 minutes northeast. Palisades Park's Broad Avenue is 5 minutes north. And Ridgefield — quieter than both, with a better school ratio than either, and a lower tax rate than most of Bergen County — is the borough that buyers discover when they've done the GWB corridor research thoroughly enough to find what the price tags don't advertise.