Ridgewood, New Jersey

Life in Ridgewood Village is a rare combination of cosmopolitan living and rich tradition. One of the larger settlements in the area, with a population of close to 25,000, the village offers something for everyone. Ridgewood boasts a beautiful library, and the ever-popular Graydon Pool, hand-in-hand with hip bars and restaurants. The main strip in town boasts a movie theater, and breakfast at the Country Pancake House is a must. The village also has its own newspaper, The Ridgewood News.

Ridgewood is home to The Valley Hospital, the very heart of the community, serving more than 400,000 residents in the surrounding towns. Ridgewood has been celebrating the Fourth of July with a magnificent parade for nearly 100 years, and it is the highlight of the summer.

Ridgewood's public school system features 10 schools serving pupils from kindergarten through graduation at Ridgewood High all within the town's borders. With Penn Station in New York City less than 20 miles away, whether driving in on the accessible highways or taking the reliable trains from the town's station, it's a perfect place for the commuter to make their new home.

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