Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a residential village in Bergen County, New Jersey, spread across wooded hills and flat streets. The community sits several miles west of the Hudson River and shows a mix of older and newer single-family homes.

Dutch farmers began settling the area in the late 17th century and laid out fields along small streams. The railroad reached the area in the mid-19th century and brought new residents from the nearby city.

The downtown area gathers small shops and cafés along wide tree-lined streets where residents meet and walk. Many houses date from different decades of the 20th century and show varied architectural styles from that period.

The station in the center offers regular train connections north and east, with journeys of about one hour to downtown. Several public parking areas nearby make access easier for travelers with their own vehicle.

A historic colonial-era church building served as the site of a military trial against a general in the late 18th century. The proceedings took place shortly after a major battle in the Revolutionary War and attracted many observers at the time.

Location: Bergen County

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

Shares border with: Paramus, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Wyckoff, Midland Park, Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus, Washington

Website: https://ridgewoodnj.net

GPS coordinates: 40.98389,-74.11444

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:30