Ridgewood
- Neighborhood in New York City, NY
Neighborhood
Ridgewood
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 149 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$671,505
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,585
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Ridgewood Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault588.9national 282.7
- Murder1.5national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery165.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary221.6national 500.1
- Theft1,003.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft71.3national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$70,282
National
$62,843Families with Children
32%
Top Public Schools Serving Ridgewood
- grade A+
Stuyvesant High School
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 1,085 reviews
- grade A+
Bronx High School of Science
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 990 reviews
- grade A+
Townsend Harris High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 653 reviews
- grade A+
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 190 reviews
- grade A+
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 134 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Ridgewood
- grade A+
Saint Ann's School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 37 reviews
- grade A+
Packer Collegiate Institute
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 119 reviews
- grade A+
United Nations International School - Manhattan Campus
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 92 reviews
- grade A+
Brooklyn Friends School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 59 reviews
- grade A+
The Kew-Forest School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 23 reviews
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Ridgewood Reviews
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Lived here my entire 36 yrs of life. There have been good and bad times. Gentrification is a thing here. But change is good. There are so many amazing places to eat. Different varieties of food. You want cocktails, we have that! Brunch, we have that! Dinner, we have that. Vegan, we have that! Need clothes and shoes. We sell that. Bodegas on every corner, supermarkets all over and the transportation is on point. Rents are set high because of our location. But I love Ridgewood
I've lived in Ridgewood, NY, for more of my life than not. Overall, I'd say it's a very safe, welcoming and clean neighborhood. It's not as affordable as many might like, but it is New York city real estate. Cheaper than Manhattan but more expensive than Corona, for example. I did not attend the public schools, but from what I heard over the years they're rated fairly average.
If I had to pick a complaint, it would be the commute time to places of interest: ~45 minutes on average to many areas, even though there is a wide option of transit available. At least it's predictable, but you're not really paying for the convenience.
It's safe too; I used to work hours that would see me coming home at about 3 AM, and I never felt unsafe. A family friendly area as well.
If I had to pick a complaint, it would be the commute time to places of interest: ~45 minutes on average to many areas, even though there is a wide option of transit available. At least it's predictable, but you're not really paying for the convenience.
It's safe too; I used to work hours that would see me coming home at about 3 AM, and I never felt unsafe. A family friendly area as well.
It is my first time living in Queens, and it is by far my favorite neighborhood in the borough. I previously lived in Brooklyn for 5 years and it is very different. Ridgewood is quiet and suburban and more family oriented. That being said it still is metropolitan with trains and buses everywhere for you to get around. Things are still open late and convenient such as grocery stores and farmers markets on every corner. Has the benefits of a city and a suburb all in one. It has a charm unlike anything I've seen before! Everything is local and family owned, such as bars and restaurants with local breweries and book stores. Area is a mix of Polish, Russian, and Yuppies. Would recommend if you can find an affordable spot as this neighborhood is really desirable.