Where is Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Ridgewood Located? - Ridgewood is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Ridgewood lies between 30.0665907 Degrees North latitudes and 90.4800848 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Ridgewood Located?

Ridgewood is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Ridgewood lies between 30.0665907 Degrees North latitudes and 90.4800848 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Ridgewood city is 25979 people and the city has a total area of 5.74 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Ridgewood, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityRidgewood
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheast
Latitude40.9793° N
Longitude74.1165° W
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Land Area5.74 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area5.75 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)25,979
Population Density4,524 per sq mi
ZIP Codes07450
Area Code201
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-63000
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Transportation TypeDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal (near Newark)
Major HighwaysRoute 17, Route 4, Interstate 287, Garden State Parkway
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit Main Line provides rail service from Ridgewood Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit buses connect Ridgewood with Bergen County and New York City
  • New Jersey Route 17: A major north-south highway connecting Ridgewood with Paramus, Hackensack, and northern New Jersey communities.
  • New Jersey Route 4: Provides east-west access toward the George Washington Bridge and western Bergen County.
  • Interstate 287: Connects Ridgewood with northern New Jersey suburbs and major regional highways.
  • Garden State Parkway: Provides access to northern and central New Jersey destinations.

Top Places to Visit in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Ridgewood Wild Duck PondPark and Nature Area
Graydon PoolCommunity Recreation Facility
Ridgewood Historical SocietyHistoric Organization
Van Neste SquarePublic Square and Landmark
Ridgewood Public LibraryLibrary and Cultural Center
Habernickel Family ParkCommunity Park
Saddle River County ParkCounty Park
The HermitageHistoric Site
Ridgewood Art InstituteArt Center
Paramus ParkShopping Center

Driving Distances from Ridgewood, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PatersonNew Jersey9 mi20 minutes
HackensackNew Jersey10 mi20 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey25 mi40 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey28 mi50 minutes
New York CityNew York25 mi45 minutes
YonkersNew York18 mi35 minutes
White PlainsNew York32 mi50 minutes
StamfordConnecticut55 mi1 hour 10 minutes
TrentonNew Jersey75 mi1 hour 30 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania100 mi2 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Ridgewood, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Ridgewood Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education
Bergen Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, career training, and transfer programs
William Paterson UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, nursing, and arts programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness, health sciences, and international studies
Montclair State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, arts, and research programs
Ramapo College of New JerseyPublicUniversityLiberal arts, business, and professional studies

Waterbodies Near Ridgewood, New Jersey

Saddle River, Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Graydon Pool, Glen Rock Reservoir, Ramapo River, and nearby waterways of Bergen County.

Golf Courses Near Ridgewood

Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus Golf Club, Apple Ridge Country Club, Darlington Golf Course, and Orchard Hills Golf Course.

Ridgewood, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Ridgewood was originally settled in the early colonial period and became part of Bergen County's agricultural communities.
  • The village was officially incorporated in 1894 as residential development expanded near rail transportation routes.
  • Ridgewood grew during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a suburban community connected to New York City.
  • The Ridgewood Historic District preserves many older buildings, homes, and streetscapes that reflect the village's development.
  • The community has maintained landmarks such as Van Neste Square and historic downtown areas as part of its local character.
  • Ridgewood became known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, public parks, schools, and access to regional transportation.
  • The village continues to serve as a cultural and commercial center in northern Bergen County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near Ridgewood

Facility NameTypeLocation
Ridgewood High School StadiumHigh School Sports StadiumRidgewood, New Jersey
Bergen Community College Athletic FacilitiesCollege Sports FacilityParamus, New Jersey
MetLife StadiumFootball and Event StadiumEast Rutherford, New Jersey
Yankee StadiumBaseball StadiumBronx, New York
Prudential CenterSports and Entertainment ArenaNewark, New Jersey

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