New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Wood-Ridge, NJ
About Wood-Ridge
Wood-Ridge is a commuter borough with a rare advantage: two NJ Transit stations — Wood-Ridge on the Pascack Valley Line and Wesmont on the Bergen County Line. It has grown fast, from 7,626 residents in 2010 to 10,137 in 2020, with the Wesmont area adding new housing. The Valley Boulevard business district, the public library, and the historic Fridolin Arnault (Bianchi) House anchor the older borough core.
Home prices in Wood-Ridge
Home prices in Wood-Ridge vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wood-Ridge
- Wood-Ridge station — Pascack Valley Line stop (shown below).
- Wesmont station — Bergen County Line stop.
- Valley Boulevard business district and borough welcome sign (shown below).
- Wood-Ridge Public Library (shown below).
- Wood-Ridge High School (shown below).
- Fridolin Arnault (Bianchi) House — home of an early borough founder.
Commuting from Wood-Ridge
- NJ Transit rail: two in-town stations — Wood-Ridge (Pascack Valley Line) and Wesmont (Bergen County Line) — with service to Hoboken and New York Penn via Secaucus Junction.
- Approximate weekday trip to New York Penn: ~35–50 minutes depending on station and connection (varies by train).
- Bus: 144, 145, 148, 163, 164 to Port Authority; 76 to Newark.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Wood-Ridge
Public schools: Wood-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.
Wood-Ridge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wood-Ridge, NJ?
Home prices in Wood-Ridge vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wood-Ridge, NJ?
NJ Transit rail: two in-town stations — Wood-Ridge (Pascack Valley Line) and Wesmont (Bergen County Line) — with service to Hoboken and New York Penn via Secaucus Junction. - Which school district serves Wood-Ridge, NJ?
Wood-Ridge is served by Wood-Ridge School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.