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Crime in Ridgewood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ridgewood. Key points include:
There were 169 total crimes in Ridgewood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgewood is 629.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgewood is 44.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgewood is 584.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ridgewood is -70.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ridgewood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ridgewood / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 169 | 629.1 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 44.7 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.4 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 37.2 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 157 | 584.4 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 59.6 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 129 | 480.2 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 44.7 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ridgewood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ridgewood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ridgewood is 182 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ridgewood is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ridgewood is $1,200,488.
The median income in Ridgewood is $208,211.
Ridgewood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ridgewood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ridgewood | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 348 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ridgewood, NJ Weather
The average high in Ridgewood is 62.5° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.0 inches of precipitation each year with 24.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ridgewood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ridgewood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ridgewood
The current population in Ridgewood is 26,308. The population has increased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,308 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 26,076 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 26,043 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 25,991 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 25,110 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 25,179 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 25,269 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 25,554 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 25,430 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,370 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 25,270 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 25,117 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 24,999 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 24,895 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 24,827 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood is:
64.8% White with 17,044 White residents.
2.8% African American with 747 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
15.8% Asian with 4,162 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 35 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 1,470 Two Or More residents.
10.8% Hispanic with 2,846 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ridgewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood is 51.2% female with 13,474 female residents.
Ridgewood is 48.8% male with 12,833 male residents.
| Gender | Ridgewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridgewood for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed associate's degree.
43.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Ridgewood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ridgewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ridgewood, New Jersey
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3.0% of households in Ridgewood earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Ridgewood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.1% of households in Ridgewood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Ridgewood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.6% of households in Ridgewood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.5% of households in Ridgewood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.5% of households in Ridgewood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Ridgewood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Ridgewood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
51.4% of households in Ridgewood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ridgewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.1% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.6% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 51.4% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
