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Ridgefield.
A closer look.
A convenient borough between the Palisades and the Meadowlands, with two-family homes, newer duplexes and some of the quickest bus rides to Midtown in Bergen County.
Two-familyCommon home type
Quick busesSeveral routes to Port Authority
K–12 districtIncluding its own high school
Overpeck nearbyCounty park, trails and fields
Living here.
- Good fit if you want
- Space and value close to George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel routes
- Property types
- Two-family homes, newer duplexes, single-family homes and some condos
- Living
- Neighborhood shops along Broad Avenue and Bergen Boulevard, restaurants, and nearby Overpeck County Park
The housing picture.
Two-family homes, newer side-by-side and up-and-down duplexes, and single-family homes on modest lots.
Areas within Ridgefield
- RidgefieldThe original village area around Broad Avenue and the borough center.
- MorsemereResidential streets on the eastern side, close to Palisades Park.
- Ridgefield Heights / GrantwoodHillside streets near Cliffside Park; Grantwood was an early 1900s artists’ colony.
Average sale prices: 12-month averages from NJMLS data via Madison Adams, as of October 2026. Median home value, median rent, owner-occupancy and population: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2020–2024 and 2025 population estimates). Effective tax rate: NJ Department of the Treasury, 2025 (not a tax bill). Sub-areas are examples, not official boundaries.
Schools & learning.
- Shaler AcademyPreK and kindergarten
- Bergen Boulevard SchoolGrades 1–2
- Slocum-Skewes SchoolGrades 3–8
- Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolGrades 9–12
Ridgefield runs its own PreK–12 district, so students stay in town through high school.
School assignments depend on the exact address. I will confirm the district and schools for any home you are considering, and you can check current profiles on the New Jersey School Performance Reports site.
School assignments and admissions can change. Review district information and the NJ School Performance Reports directly. We do not rank communities by school ratings or recommend neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Private school options near Ridgefield
- Notre Dame AcademyPalisades ParkPrivate elementary school.
- Christ the Teacher AcademyFort LeePrivate elementary school, K–8.
- Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
- The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
- Bergen Catholic High SchoolOradellPrivate boys’ high school, grades 9–12.
- Immaculate Heart AcademyWashington TownshipPrivate girls’ high school, grades 9–12.
Grades, admissions, tuition and bus availability change; confirm details with each school. In-town schools are listed first; the list is not a ranking or endorsement. New Jersey districts may provide transportation to some nonpublic schools within 20 miles of home.
Your daily journey.
| Option | To Midtown | To Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| NJ Transit buses 154, 165, 166, 168 to Port Authority | ~30–50 min | ~60–80 min with subway |
| Route 321 from the Vince Lombardi Park & Ride | ~20–30 min off-peak | ~50–65 min with subway |
Typical off-peak ride times shown as ranges; some are estimates. Rush hour and tunnel or bridge traffic can add 15 to 45 minutes. A Hudson-Bergen Light Rail extension with a Ridgefield stop has been proposed (Northern Branch); it is not funded or under construction, so do not count on it for a purchase decision. Confirm current routes, fares and schedules with NJ Transit and Rockland Coaches before you decide.
Before you buy.
- Schools
- Confirm district and school assignment for the exact address
- Taxes & upkeep
- Compare property taxes, maintenance and renovation costs
- Commute
- Test your real route and timing before deciding
Useful links & sources
Reviewed October 2026. Official sites for the town, schools, transit and taxes; links open in a new tab.
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