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Park Ridge, New Jersey

Park Ridge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Park Ridge is arguably the most desirable residential neighborhood in Northern New Jersey and has a population of 8,708 according to the 2000 U.S. Census. Park Ridge was created as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 15, 1894, from portions of Washington Township, at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Park Ridge obtained a portion of River Vale , exchanged portions with Woodcliff Lake , received part of Washington Township , exchanged portions with Hillsdale and Woodcliff Lake and received another part of Washington Township .

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Among the most common occupations in Park Ridge are Management, professional, and related occupations, 46%. Sales and office occupations, 30%. and Service occupations, 11%. Approximately 81 percent of workers in Park Ridge, New Jersey work for companies, 11 percent work for the government and 7 percent are self-employed.

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Park Ridge Industries

The leading industries in Park Ridge, New Jersey are Educational, health and social services, 18%; Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 17%; and Manufacturing, 12%. Simply Hired's Park Ridge job listings indicate that the following industries in Park Ridge are hiring the most workers: Hospitals, Computer Makers, Computer Equipment Mfg, Computer Storage Device Mfg and Water Supply Utilities.

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According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Park Ridge, New Jersey is $55,878, and the median income of households in Park Ridge was $86,632.
 

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$56,000
 

Park Ridge Unemployment Rate

Park Ridge has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Park Ridge Trends data, the number of Park Ridge, New Jersey jobs has increased by 189% since March 2008.
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Population of Park Ridge
Total population 8,708
Male 47.98%
Female 52.02%
Median age 40.9
  
Park Ridge Housing
Owner-occupied homes 81.9%
Median cost of a home $307,000
Median mortgage payment $1,403
Renter-occupied homes 18.1%
Vacant housing 3.0%
Median monthly rent $996
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $71,042
Median for all female full-time $40,714
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 3%
$10,000 to $14,999 2%
$15,000 to $24,999 4%
$25,000 to $34,999 8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12%
$50,000 to $74,999 15%
$75,000 to $99,999 17%
$100,000 to $149,999 23%
$150,000 to $199,999 8%
$200,000 or more 10%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6%
High school graduate 24%
Some college, no degree 18%
Associate's degree 5%
Bachelor's degree 28%
Graduate degree 17%
  
Marital Status
Never married 21%
Currently married 65%
Separated 1%
Widowed 7%
Divorced 6%
  
Race
White 94%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 4%
Other 1%
  
Park Ridge Commute
Carpool 7.6%
Public transportation 8.2%
Average travel time 30 minutes