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Crime in Ridgefield Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ridgefield Park. Key points include:
There were 151 total crimes in Ridgefield Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgefield Park is 1,126.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgefield Park is 82.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgefield Park is 1,044.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ridgefield Park is -46.83% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ridgefield Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ridgefield Park / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 151 | 1,126.8 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 82.1 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 14.9 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 67.2 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 140 | 1,044.7 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 97.0 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 119 | 888.0 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 59.7 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ridgefield Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ridgefield Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ridgefield Park is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ridgefield Park is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ridgefield Park is $580,535.
The median income in Ridgefield Park is $100,718.
Ridgefield Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ridgefield Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ridgefield Park | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 183 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ridgefield Park, NJ Weather
The average high in Ridgefield Park is 62.9° and the average low is 46.1°.
There are 79.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.6 inches of precipitation each year with 26.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ridgefield Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ridgefield Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ridgefield Park
The current population in Ridgefield Park is 13,235. The population has increased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,235 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 13,167 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 13,161 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 13,202 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 12,928 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 12,922 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,934 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 13,070 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 12,976 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,969 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 12,875 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,819 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,761 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 12,710 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,690 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ridgefield Park
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Ridgefield Park is:
32.1% White with 4,242 White residents.
8.9% African American with 1,172 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.8% Asian with 897 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 58 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 242 Two Or More residents.
50.0% Hispanic with 6,624 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ridgefield Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.1% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.9% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 50.0% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ridgefield Park
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Ridgefield Park is 51.9% female with 6,869 female residents.
Ridgefield Park is 48.1% male with 6,366 male residents.
| Gender | Ridgefield Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridgefield Park for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ridgefield Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ridgefield Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
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6.5% of households in Ridgefield Park earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.6% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.7% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.5% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.9% of households in Ridgefield Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ridgefield Park | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.9% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
