Is Ridgefield Park, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Ridgefield Park neighborhoods we score (average 84/100), 1 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 1
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Ridgefield Park

1Ridgefield ParkRidgefield ParkRidgefield Park is a historic, close-knit village situated along the Hackensack River just minutes from the George Washington Bridge. It features…84Go
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Best things to do in Ridgefield Park

Stroll and kayak along the waterways at nearby Overpeck County Park
Dine at authentic family-owned restaurants along Main Street
Catch an independent film or mainstream release at the historic Teaneck Cinemas just up the road

Getting around Ridgefield Park

Transit

NJ Transit operates several bus routes through the village, notably the 165, 167, and 168 buses providing direct commuter service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Rail commuters typically drive to nearby stations like Hackensack or Teterboro on the Pascack Valley Line.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system in Ridgefield Park, but paved multi-use paths connect easily into the extensive trails throughout adjacent Overpeck County Park.

Parking

Street parking is generally easy in residential areas, though some sections require resident permits overnight. Main Street features metered street parking and municipal surface lots that are affordable and easy to find.

All Ridgefield Park neighborhoods by safety score

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Ridgefield ParkRidgefield ParkRidgefield Park is a historic, close-knit village situated along the Hackensack River just minutes from the George Washington Bridge. It features…84Go
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Ridgefield Park safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Ridgefield Park?

Ridgefield Park scores highest at 84/100.

Is Ridgefield Park safe to walk at night?

In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Ridgefield Park areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Ridgefield Park neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.