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Established borough with WWII history
Wood-Ridge, located less than 10 miles from Manhattan, offers plenty of ways to commute to the city, as well as its own recreation spots and local businesses. The borough, officially incorporated in 1894, was first known for its rolling grassy hills and farmland. As the area’s population continued to grow during the 17th century, the "Boroughitis" phenomenon that swept through Bergen County led to the development of many residential neighborhoods. “It’s a mostly suburban area that’s popular with commuters,” says Michelle Gregorat, a Realtor with Terrie O'Connor Realtors, who used to live in the borough. During the Second World War, the borough of Wood-Ridge was a bustling location for the war effort. An old Curtiss-Wright aircraft engine plant sat along Passaic Avenue until it was demolished in the 2000s to make way for condos and townhouses. There are still remnants of wartime in the neighborhood’s street names—Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Truman—and with the borough's bronze statue of Rosie the Riveter.
20th-century homes and new condos
On the borough's residential streets, there are modestly-sized homes and lots, with some properties enjoying views of the Manhattan skyline. Tudor-style homes and Cape Cods from the 20th century make up most of the single-family houses here, with many of them including driveways and attached garages. These mostly two-to-three-bedrooms options tend to fall within a price range of $600,000 to $800,000. Additionally, there are newer two-and-three-bedroom condos and townhouses near Wesmont Station that sell for $550,000 to $750,000. “Around this area, the housing market moves pretty fast,” adds Gregorat. Homes in Wood-Ridge typically sell after just two weeks on the market.
The western end of Wood-Ridge is populated with many English style Tudor homes.
For young professionals, the west end of Wood-Ridge offers everything a commuter might need.
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Local shopping and dining along Valley Boulevard
Along Valley Boulevard is a CVS, local shops and eateries like Mills Bakery, which has been in business for over 90 years. Buffalo’s, which opened in 2010, is in the borough’s west end and serves southern-style chicken and barbeque. There are also Stop & Shop and ShopRite grocery stores about a mile south along Paterson Avenue. 3 miles south, American Dream Mall offers over 450 shops and restaurants.
Mills Bakery is a Wood-Bridge tradition since 1929 in Wood-Bridge, NJ.
Satisfy your cravings for Greek cuisine at Sparta Taverna in Wood Ridge.
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21st-century courses at Wood-Ridge Junior-Senior High
Students may start at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary, which gets a B-plus from Niche, for kindergarten through third grade, before going to Wood-Ridge Intermediate, also earning a B-plus, for fourth to sixth grade. They may then attend Wood-Ridge Junior-Senior High, which has a B-minus and offers a program of courses focused on 21st-century life, business and career education. Classes include culinary arts, event planning, financial literacy and economics.
Wood-Ridge children start their academic journey at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School.
Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School has about 530 students in grades 7-12.
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Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex, Woodland Park
Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex is a 12-acre artificial turf facility with soccer and ball fields, a playground and a fenced dog park. Woodland Park has multi-use grassy fields, a covered picnic area and a playground shaded by trees. For those looking for indoor attractions, Lodi Lanes is a family-owned bowling alley that’s been in business since 1961. The American Dream Mall also offers an indoor theme park, water park and ski slopes.
The Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex includes fields for baseball and soccer.
Parents take advantage of the Little Free Library at Woodland Park for new bedtime stories.
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With a rail station on both sides of Wood-Ridge, you won't walk far to catch a train.
Commute by bus, train or car
Roughly 10 miles from Manhattan, residents can reach Penn Station in approximately 30 to 40 minutes from either the Wesmont or Wood-Ridge train stations. Bus stops for the 163 and 164 lines are up and down Valley Boulevard. Wood-Ridge residents can also reasonably commute via car by taking the George Washington Bridge or the Lincoln Tunnel.
Important to Know
Between 1929 and 1974, 160 tons of chemical waste was buried on the Ventron/Vensicol site in Wood-Ridge. An EPA investigation found the contaminants had leached into the soil and groundwater on and off the property. The EPA removed contaminated soil in 1990, and further cleanup efforts continued until 2010. In 2021, tap water tests confirmed Wood-Ridge's water supply met federal health-based drinking water standards. The latest update from the EPA came in 2018, which stated that long-term monitoring and cleanup will continue for the area. Teterboro Airport is also less than a mile west of Wood-Ridge, which may result in ambient jet engine noise.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Veterans Memorial Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Mount Pleasant Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Dul Field
Baseball/Softball
Centennial Field
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Hasbrouck Heights 9/11 Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex
Union Ave Field
William L Kour Park and Playground
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
19 min drive
Train
Wood Ridge
Bus
Hackensack St & Center St
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Fourth St & Main Ave
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Hackensack St & Union Ave
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Passaic St & Avalon Dr
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Passaic (Terhune) Ave & Roosevelt Ave
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Fourth St & Center St
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Valley Blvd & Wood-Ridge Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.126 Reviews
4.0Niche User
5/6/2015Niche Review
The houses in Wood-Ridge are not huge million dollar mansions but they are very roomy and have a lot of two story family style homes with great backyards and the most friendly neighbors you will meet.
3.0Niche User
7/6/2015Niche Review
I have grown up with the same kids I went to kindergarten with, thus leading to all residents knowing one another' business. Although it is a small area it also has it perks such as: everything in walking distance, running into your friends/acquaintances in stores, and generally feeling safe knowing your way around. Overall, it is an okay area to live in.
4.0Current Resident
1/31/2020Niche Review
Wood-Ridge NJ is a very small, tight knit community. The town is well kept, cars can't be parked in the streets over night, and the streets are always very clean. There are always improvements being done to the town to keep it updated. The school system is average, but there are many different school choices surrounding the community.
4.0Niche User
5/6/2015Niche Review
The only weather problems Wood-Ridge has ever dealt with came in the past couple of years with Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy. Those were the worst I have ever seen here. Other than that, Wood-Ridge just gets hard a couple times with Snow Storms.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wood-Ridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wood-Ridge, Wood-ridge sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wood-Ridge, Wood-ridge over the last 12 months is $687,104, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,686
Median Age
41
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,873
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,672
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
49.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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