Park Ridge, NJ Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood Facts
Town History
Park Ridge taxes have stabilized over the past 7 years and with the residential (single family), townhouse (120 units in bears nest village), and an assisted living care facility planned for construction in the next 2-4 years, taxes should remain stable for some years to come. In 1991, Park Ridge had the 44 lowest effective tax rate in Bergen county; In 1996 the borough had jumped 25 places and now has the 19th lowest effective rate in Bergen County. Park Ridge operates its own electric utility and residents enjoy the lowest electric rates in New Jersey. Park Ridge also has its own water utility. Water rates are 20% lower than the rates charged by United Water Resources.
Park Ridge operates a K-12 school system with about 1100 students. There are two elementary schools (K-6) with 600 students, and a Junior/Senior High School (7-12) with 500 students. In 1992, Park Ridge was rated in the top 10% of public high schools in New Jersey based on S.A.T. scores and attendance at the nation's best colleges.
General Information
| Town Name: |
Park Ridge |
| City Hall: |
Park Ridge Borough Hall |
| Address: |
55 Park Avenue, Park Ridge NJ 07656 |
| Phone Number: |
201-573-1800 |
| Land Area: |
|
| Distance to NYC: |
25 miles |
| Town Website: |
http://www.parkridgeboro.com/ |
| Library Website: |
http://www.bccls.org |
| Water Service: |
Park Ridge Water Utility |
| Gas & Electric: |
P.S.E. & G./Park Ridge Electric |
Demographics
Quick Facts
| Population: |
8,811 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
3,405 |
| Median Age: |
48.05 |
| Number of Households: |
3,355 |
| Average Household Size: |
2.563 |
| Households with Children: |
1,085 |
| Median Household Income: |
$136,436 |
Population
| Population: |
8,811 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
3,405 |
| Change in Population Since 2010: |
1.66% |
| Male Population: |
4,255 |
| Female Population: |
4,556 |
| Median Age: |
48.05 |
Population - Age Range
| 0-4 years: |
416 |
| 5-9 years: |
412 |
| 10-14 years: |
483 |
| 15-19 years: |
626 |
| 20-24 years: |
577 |
| 25-29 years: |
551 |
| 30-34 years: |
354 |
| 35-39 years: |
329 |
| 40-44 years: |
372 |
| 45-49 years: |
467 |
| 50-54 years: |
654 |
| 55-59 years: |
722 |
| 60-64 years: |
743 |
| 65-69 years: |
661 |
| 70-74 years: |
535 |
| 75-79 years: |
374 |
| 80-84 years: |
260 |
| 85+ years: |
273 |
Households
| Number of Households: |
3,355 |
| Average Household Size: |
2.563 |
| Households with Children: |
1,085 |
| Households without Children: |
1,353 |
| Family Households: |
2,438 |
| Non-Family Households: |
70 |
Marital Status
| Never Married: |
1920 |
| Now Married: |
4496 |
| Separated: |
29 |
| Widowed: |
461 |
| Divorced: |
594 |
Income
| Median Household Income: |
$136,436 |
| Average Household Income: |
$164,320 |
| Per Capita Income: |
$63,555 |
| Average Total Household Expenditure: |
$69,429 |
Median Income By Age
| Under 25 years: |
$71,250 |
| 25-44 years: |
$167,833 |
| 45-64 years: |
$170,155 |
| Over 64 years: |
$64,090 |
Household Income by Dollar Range
| $0-$10,000 |
85 |
| $10,000-$15,000 |
70 |
| $15,000-$20,000 |
98 |
| $20,000-$25,000 |
106 |
| $25,000-$30,000 |
86 |
| $30,000-$35,000 |
49 |
| $35,000-$40,000 |
37 |
| $40,000-$45,000 |
80 |
| $45,000-$50,000 |
60 |
| $50,000-$60,000 |
97 |
| $60,000-$75,000 |
170 |
| $75,000-$100,000 |
234 |
| $100,000-$125,000 |
368 |
| $125,000-$150,000 |
300 |
| $150,000-$200,000 |
528 |
| $200,000-$250,000 |
552 |
| $250,000-$500,000 |
236 |
| $500,000 up |
198 |
Education
| Educational Climate Index: |
4 |
|
1 = Low, 5 = High
The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.
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Level of Education
| No High School: |
59 |
| Some High School: |
229 |
| High School Grad: |
1010 |
| Some College: |
978 |
| Associate Degree: |
306 |
| Bachelors Degree: |
2421 |
| Graduate Degree: |
1293 |
Employment
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
| White Collar: |
53 |
| Blue Collar: |
47 |
Geography
| Annual Precipitation: |
49.7 |
| Average January Low Temperature: |
18.2 |
| Average January High Temperature: |
36.4 |
| Average July Low Temperature: |
62.3 |
| Average July High Temperature: |
83.8 |
Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)
| Carbon Monoxide |
107 |
| Lead |
75 |
| Nitrogen Oxide |
156 |
| Ozone |
82 |
| Particulate Matter |
103 |
| Air Pollution |
105 |
Amenities
| CATEGORIES |
| Attractions - Recreation |
8 Locations |
| Automotive Services |
20 Locations |
| Banks - Financial |
40 Locations |
| Eating - Drinking |
50 Locations |
| Farm - Ranch |
2 Locations |
| Government - Public |
3 Locations |
| Health Care Services |
72 Locations |
| Hospitality |
2 Locations |
| Organizations - Associations |
13 Locations |
| Personal Services |
174 Locations |
| Pet Services |
2 Locations |
| Shopping |
97 Locations |
| Travel |
1 Locations |
Schools
| East Brook |
Elementary |
| Park Ridge High |
Secondary |
| West Ridge |
Elementary |
|
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