NEIGHBORHOOD
Ridgewood
New York · New York · 66,747 residents · 1.526 sq mi
The short version
Ridgewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,083,108. These figures are approximated by combining the 19 census tracts that make up Ridgewood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
66,747
Population density
43,740 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,934
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,613
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.1%
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services5.7%
Retail trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,083,108
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,027
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.1%
79.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(25,184)
Black3.3%(2,178)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(31,119)
Asian8%(5,358)
Other4.4%(2,908)
Diversity Score78.9%(52,636)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(25,184)
Black3.3%(2,178)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(31,119)
Asian8%(5,358)
Other4.4%(2,908)
Diversity Score78.9%(52,636)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
42.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ridgewood, New York, New York?
Ridgewood, New York, New York has about 66,747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ridgewood, New York, New York?
The typical household in Ridgewood, New York, New York earns about $88,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ridgewood, New York, New York expensive?
In Ridgewood, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,083,108, and the typical rent is about $2,027 a month.
How educated are people in Ridgewood, New York, New York?
About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgewood, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ridgewood, New York, New York?
About 13.5% of people in Ridgewood, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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