Population 9,406 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Park Ridge average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.67, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Park Ridge is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Park Ridge: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Park Ridge
Renters in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Park Ridge is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Park Ridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Park Ridge is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the wider New York area, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,585 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,644 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,697 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,251 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$666 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Park Ridge runs $2,251 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $666 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Park Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Park Ridge is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Park Ridge: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Park Ridge than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Park Ridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | 2.84 | 45.3 | 3.9% | 19.0% | 5.4% | 1969 | $2,251 | 57.2% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Montvale | 2.89 | 41.5 | 8.6% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 1973 | $2,502 | 54.4% | 94.4% | 5.8% |
| Woodcliff Lake | 2.83 | 46.7 | 2.3% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 1968 | $1,866 | 79.8% | 96.0% | 10.1% |
| Hillsdale | 2.97 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1959 | $1,899 | 63.9% | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Pearl River | 2.65 | 44.1 | 3.4% | 22.2% | 4.3% | 1964 | $2,247 | 53.6% | 89.7% | 3.0% |
| Westwood | 2.83 | 43.6 | 8.9% | 25.3% | 4.2% | 1963 | $2,273 | 65.2% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Saddle River | 2.57 | 52.1 | 5.2% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 1981 | $2,358 | 69.8% | 94.2% | 6.3% |
| Old Tappan | 3.06 | 45.0 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 1982 | $3,310 | 73.6% | 97.1% | 1.9% |
| Chestnut Ridge | 3.77 | 29.1 | 2.6% | 24.2% | 8.1% | 1968 | $2,857 | 35.9% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Upper Saddle River | 3.14 | 40.7 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 1975 | $3,449 | 76.1% | 97.2% | 8.0% |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 3.15 | 42.8 | 5.8% | 7.5% | 10.3% | 1959 | $2,893 | 82.6% | 97.9% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Park Ridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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