New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Park Ridge, NJ
About Park Ridge
Park Ridge is a Bergen County borough of about 9,000 residents at the New York state line, known for its walkable downtown around the train station, strong community traditions (the Memorial Day parade is a borough institution). Main Street and Park Avenue form a genuine small-town center with local shops and restaurants, and the borough balances commuter convenience with a quiet residential feel.
Home prices in Park Ridge
Home prices in Park Ridge vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Park Ridge
- Park Ridge station (1872, National Register) on the Pascack Valley Line (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Downtown Main Street/Park Avenue — shops and restaurants.
- Veterans Park.
- Davies Memorial Field.
- Frederick Wortendyke House (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Memorial Day parade (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Park Ridge
- NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line; in-town station: Park Ridge at Main Street/Hawthorne Avenue (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- Train to Hoboken in about 56 minutes; to NY Penn via Secaucus Junction transfer (NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line weekday schedule effective 4/27/25; read September 24, 2026).
- Rockland Coaches direct bus to Port Authority in about 58 minutes (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to New York: ~39–40 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Park Ridge
Public schools: Park Ridge School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Park Ridge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Park Ridge, NJ?
Home prices in Park Ridge vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Park Ridge, NJ?
NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line; in-town station: Park Ridge at Main Street/Hawthorne Avenue (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Park Ridge, NJ?
Park Ridge is served by Park Ridge School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.