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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. 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 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.

 

General Information:

Town Name:

Park Ridge

City Hall:

Park Ridge Borough Hall

Address:

55 Park Avenue, Park Ridge NJ 07656

Phone Number:

201-573-1800

Land Area:

Distance to NYC:

25 miles

Town Website:

http://www.parkridgeboro.com/

Library Website:

http://www.bccls.org

Water Service:

Park Ridge Water Utility

Gas & Electric:

P.S.E. & G./Park Ridge Electric

 

Demographics:

Population:

8,798

Population Density / Mile:

3,388

Median Age:

42.06

Number of Households:

3,147

Average Household Size:

3

Households with Children:

1,135

Median Household Income:

$107,563

Median Years in Residence:

5

Annual Residential Turnover:

12

Median Dwelling Age:

41