[Bergen County Real Estate Agent]

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 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.  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.

FACTS

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population: 8,798
Population Density / Mile: 3,388
Change in Population Since 1990: 9%
Male Population: 4,265
Female Population: 4,533
Median Age: 42.06

Number of Households: 3,147
Average Household Size: 3
Households with Children: 1,135
Households without Children: 2,012
Family Households: 2,321
Non-Family Households: 826

Median Household Income: $107,563
Average Household Income: $120,185
Per Capita Income: $44,938
Median Disposable Income: $82,189
Average Total Household Expenditure: $79,520
Average Household Net Worth: $1,000,073

Median Years in Residence: 5
Annual Residential Turnover: 12
Median Dwelling Age: 41

SCHOOLS

East Brook-- Elementary 
West Ridge-- Elementary 
Park Ridge High-- Secondary 

WHAT PARK RIDGE HAS TO OFFER

1. CURVES | Phone: 201-930-9200
   168 KINDERKAMACK RD # I, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
2. MUNICIPAL POOL | Phone: 201-391-0831
   115 COLONY AVE, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
3. PASCACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Phone: 201-573-0307
   19 RIDGE AVE, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
4. MSTR YOOS SUMMIT MARTIAL ARTS | Phone: 201-307-8922
   168 KINDERKAMACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
5. J W TUMBLES | Phone: 201-453-3010
   144 KINDERKAMACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
6. A & P FOOD STORE | Phone: 201-391-9610
   199 KINDERKAMACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
7. BASKIN-ROBBINS | Phone: 201-391-9616
   184 KINDERKAMACK RD # 194, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
8. BENSI RESTAURANT GROUP | Phone: 201-505-1177
   53 BROADWAY # 55, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
9. BOSTON MARKET | Phone: 201-391-1600
   150 KINDERKAMACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
10. DRAGON HOUSE | Phone: 201-505-0333
    168 KINDERKAMACK RD # A1, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
11. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | Phone: 201-391-5800
    131 PASCACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
12. OUR LADY OF MERCY | Phone: 201-391-5315
    46 PASCACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
13. OUR LADY-MERCY RELIGIOUS EDUC | Phone: 201-391-3590
    50 PASCACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
14. PASCACK REFORMED CHURCH | Phone: 201-391-4066
    65 PASCACK RD, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
15. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM | Phone: 201-391-4620
    32 PARK AVE, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
16. NETWORK CLUB BOARD | Phone: 201-391-2061
    14 WIELD CT, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
17. AMERICAN LEGION | Phone: 201-391-9754
    118 RIDGE AVE, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
18. CLUB AT PARK RIDGE INC | Phone: 201-391-7977
    94 BERTHOUD ST, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
19. ELKS LODGE | Phone: 201-307-9233
    13 SULAK LN, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656
20. PARK RIDGE UNITED MTHDST CHR | Phone: 201-391-5499
    130 BERTHOUD ST, PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07656