There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Ridgewood, New Jersey. This includes 2 facilities in Ridgewood and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in New Jersey range from about $67 up to $310 daily, with an average expense running about $181. The per month cost averages roughly $5,430 and ranges between $2,008 and $9,300. Annually, the average cost is around $65,160, which is over the US average of $42,000.
The cost for assisted living in Ridgewood ranges from about $3,280 per month all the way up to $10,050 per month. The average cost is around $6,950 per month, or around $83,400 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Ridgewood, New Jersey
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- Ridgewood scores lower than the New Jersey average of 76.
- Ridgewood scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 18 hospitals within close range of the city, including Valley Hospital, Christian Health Care Center, and Bergen Regional Medical Center.
- There are 210 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ridgewood, New Jersey - Independent Living, Van Dyk Manor of Ridgewood, and Ridgewood Center.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 1429 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
- There are 202 golf courses in or around the city, including Orchard Hills Golf Club, Arcola Country Club, and Center/West Course at Ridgewood Country Club, The.
- There are 11 parks near the city center, including Goffle Brook Park, Van Saun County Park, and High Mountain Park Preserve.
- There are 539 churches in or near the city, including Mount Carmel Church, Christ Church, and St Elizabeth\'s Episcopal Chr.
- There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 824 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 41 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 441 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 8.29% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.76% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- New Jersey has an average state income tax of 2.43%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $205,106, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $154,275, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $69,248, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $83,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $137,616 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,970 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $49,192 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.95%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ridgewood receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ridgewood has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has average water quality.
- Ridgewood has a dense population density of 4,337.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ridgewood have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Ridgewood has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 97.36%.
Ridgewood is a small city in Bergen County in the State of New Jersey. It is part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metropolitan statistical area. The surrounding area contains 5,372,907 people, but there are 24,985 residing within the city limits. Residents over the age of 55 make up 25% of the population.
Ridgewood has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a median per capita income of $69,000 and a median household income is $154,000 (the New Jersey state average is $84,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 4.95% and the average housing price is $520,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $547,500.
Ridgewood has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other American cities, Ridgewood has average water quality ratings, very poor air quality, and a very low rate of crime.