Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood is a village of 26,308 people in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Why visit Ridgewood
Townapedia lists 86 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 150 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Hermitage, Archibald-Vroom House, Kings Pond Park and Emmet Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Ridgewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ridgewood
Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Ridgewood is a suburban bedroom community of New York City, located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 United States census, the village's population was 25,979, an increase of 1,021 (+4.1%) from the 2010 census count of 24,958, which in turn reflected an increase of 22 (+0.1%) from 24,936 in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ridgewood, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks86
The Hermitage
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic home in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
335 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus
We-Su 13:00-16:00
Archibald-Vroom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Ridgewood, New Jersey
160 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Van Dien House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Abram Ackerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
United States historic place
Achenbach House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
House in Saddle River, New Jersey
Ackerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House at 252 Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ackerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House at 222 Doremus Avenue in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ackerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Saddle River, New Jersey
Ackerman-Demarest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
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Ackerman-Hopper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Bergen County, New Jersey
Ackerman-Van Emburgh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Albert Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
74 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Kings Pond Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes150
Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus
We-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
From Scratch
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
44 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30 "lunch"; Tu-Sa 17:30-21:30 "dinner"; Tu-Sa...
John's Boy Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.7 mi
206 1/2 Rock Road, Glen Rock
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Shumi Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese
70 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
Steel Wheel Tavern
Restaurant · Beer, Bar And Grill
51 North Broad Street, Ridgewood
Su-Th 11:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-02:00
Sushi "X"
Restaurant · Sushi, Asian, Noodle, Seafood
23 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Trattoria La Bocca
Restaurant · Italian, Seafood, Salad, Dessert · 0.5 mi
13 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood
Tu-Su 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00
White Maple Cafe
Restaurant · American, Local
49 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Mo-Fr 08:00-11:15 "breakfast"; Mo-Fr 11:30-16:00 "lunch"; Mo...
Zen Haus Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
9 South Broad Street, Ridgewood
Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-15:00
138 more on the map.
History
In 1700, Johannes Van Emburgh built the first home in Ridgewood, having purchased a 250-acre (100 ha) property in 1698.
The Village of Ridgewood was created on November 20, 1894, with the same boundaries as Ridgewood Township, also in Bergen County. The Village became the municipal government while the Township remained a school district. In 1902, the village added portions of Orvil Township, which were returned to Orvil Township in 1915. In 1925, Ridgewood Village acquired area from Franklin Township (remainder now dissolved as Wyckoff). On February 9, 1971, Ridgewood acquired area from Washington Township. On May 28, 1974, it acquired area from Ho-Ho-Kus. The name of the village derives from the characteristics of its terrain.
In 2014, former Ridgewood Public Works Inspector Thomas Rica was convicted of stealing over $460,000 in coins collected from the village's parking meters. Rica was ordered to pay the entire amount back to the village and was permanently barred from seeking public employment in the state of New Jersey.
From the History section of Ridgewood, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship41
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saddle River and Ramapough Building
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping51
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare12
Passport Health Paramus Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
11 Sunflower Avenue, Paramus
Map of Ridgewood
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Falls (9 mi away), rain and snow from Glen Rock 0.7 Sse, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bergen County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Teterboro Airport (TEB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Glen Rock 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Waldwick 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Hawthorne 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Fair Lawn 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Paramus 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Hillsdale 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Westwood 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Paterson 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Franklin Lakes 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Elmwood Park 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ridgewood NJ Downtown, Alexisrael, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hermitage (Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey) 9527, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ARCHIBALD-VROOM HOUSE, RIDGEWOOD, BERGEN COUNTY, J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VAN DIEN HOUSE, RIDGEWOOD, BERGEN COUNTY, J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ALBERT VAN BLARCOM HOUSE, WYCKOFF, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TERHUNE HOUSE, WYCKOFF, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HOPPER HOUSE, SADDLE RIVER, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- GARRETT HOPPER HOUSE, GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACKERMAN-HOPPER HOUSE GLEN ROCK BERGEN COUNTY, J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CAIRNS-WHITTEN-BLAUVELT HOUSE, WYCKOFF, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VAN HOUTEN-ACKERMAN HOUSE, WYCKOFF, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CADMUS-FOLLY HOUSE FAIR LAWN BERGEN COUNTY, J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JAMES ROSE HOUSE, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- STILLWELL-PRESTON HOUSE, SADDLE RIVER, BERGEN COUNTY, KLOTZPLATE, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PeterGarretsonFarmhouse, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HARMON VAN DIEN HOUSE, PARAMUS, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgewoodNJ DavidAckermanHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RATHBONE-ZABRISKE HOUSE, RIDGEWOOD, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- RIdgewood Station - October 2014, Mitchazenia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rea House, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- NaugleHouse, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ErieSignalTowerWaldwick, Lithium6ion, CC0
- VAN VOORHIS QUACKENBUSH HOUSE, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrew H. Hopper House, Glen Rock, NJ, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- FOLLY HOUSE, WYCKOFF, BERGER COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MIDLAND SCHOOL, PARAMUS, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, User: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
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