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Bergen County, New Jersey

Park Ridge, NJ

A close-knit Pascack Valley borough with a classic small-town main street.

By Slava Zborovsky · Updated

Park Ridge at a glance

Park Ridge is a borough in Bergen County where the typical home is worth about $862,000, the average property tax bill is $15,830, and the high school ranks #97 in New Jersey. A close-knit Pascack Valley borough with a classic small-town main street.

Typical home value

$862K

+5.5% in a year · Zillow, Aug 2026source

Average property tax bill

$15,830

2025, NJ Treasurysource

High school, NJ rank

#97

U.S. News 2026-2027 editionsource

Train to New York

62-74 min

Pascack Valley Linesource

To the GW Bridge

15.8 mi

Road miles, calculated

Population

9,406

Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year

Schools

Park Ridge is served by Park Ridge School District (PreK-12). High schoolers attend Park Ridge HS. Own K-12 district; Park Ridge HS serves grades 7-12.

  • Park Ridge HS: #97 in New Jersey and #1831 nationally, U.S. News 2026-2027 edition.source
  • Niche grade A for Park Ridge School District (#27 of 244 NJ districts), 2027 Best School Districts in NJ.source
  • Park Ridge HS: 91.5% four-year graduation rate, 2024-25 (class of 2025), NJ Department of Education.source

Property taxes and selling costs

The average residential property tax bill in Park Ridge was $15,830 in 2025, up from $15,409 in 2024. The 2025 general tax rate is 3.333% of assessed value and the effective rate is 2.195% of market value, per the New Jersey Division of Taxation.source

What a seller pays to transfer a typical Park Ridge home

At Park Ridge’s typical value of $862,000, a seller pays roughly $7,974 in New Jersey’s Realty Transfer Fee, about $7,974 in state transfer costs before commission and attorney fees. Standard rates; some sellers qualify for reductions. Run your own number.

Commute

Park Ridge has its own NJ Transit station on the Pascack Valley Line. Scheduled morning-peak trips take 62-74 minutes to New York Penn Station and 56-61 minutes to Hoboken, per the NJ Transit timetable.source The George Washington Bridge is about 15.8 road miles away.

Selling a home in Park Ridge

To sell a home in Park Ridge for the best price, start with a valuation built on recent Park Ridge sales, prepare the house so it photographs and shows at its best, and market it to the buyers already looking in Bergen County. That is the plan Slava Zborovsky follows with every seller here.

Slava grew up in the Pascack Valley, has been a licensed New Jersey broker since 2007, and works as a Broker Associate with The Agency One Rock from its Ho-Ho-Kus office. He will walk your home, show you the sales that matter, and give you a clear plan, whether you list next month or next year.

Life in Park Ridge

Homes in Park Ridge

Private and upcoming listings

Looking for a home in Park Ridge?

Many of the best homes in North Jersey change hands quietly, before or without a public listing. Tell Slava what you are looking for and he will send you the ones that fit, including homes not yet on the market.

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Park Ridge questions

What is the average home value in Park Ridge, NJ?
The typical home value in Park Ridge is about $862,000, up 5.5% over the past year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index for August 2026. Individual homes vary widely with lot, size and condition; Slava prepares a no-obligation written valuation for any Park Ridge home.
What are property taxes in Park Ridge, NJ?
The average residential property tax bill in Park Ridge was $15,830 in 2025, with a 2025 general tax rate of 3.333% and an effective rate of 2.195%, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
How is property tax calculated in Park Ridge, NJ?
Multiply the home's assessed value by the general tax rate. At Park Ridge's 2025 rate of 3.333%, a home assessed at $1,000,000 owes about $33,330 a year. Assessed values are set by the town's tax assessor and can differ from market value, which is why the Division of Taxation also publishes an effective rate (2.195% of market value in Park Ridge).
What school district is Park Ridge, NJ in?
Park Ridge is served by Park Ridge School District (PreK-12); high school students attend Park Ridge HS. U.S. News ranks Park Ridge HS #97 in New Jersey (2026-2027 edition).
How long is the commute from Park Ridge to New York City?
From Park Ridge's own station on the Pascack Valley Line, scheduled morning-peak NJ Transit trips take 62-74 minutes to New York Penn Station. The George Washington Bridge is about 15.8 road miles from Park Ridge.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Park Ridge, NJ?
At Park Ridge's typical value of $862,000, New Jersey's state transfer costs for the seller come to about $7,974: $7,974 Realty Transfer Fee. Commission, attorney fees and any repairs are on top.
How do I sell my house in Park Ridge for the best price?
Price it from recent Park Ridge sales rather than from hope, fix what buyers and inspectors will notice, stage the rooms that show first, and market it with professional photography and video to buyers looking in Bergen County. Slava builds that plan for each Park Ridge home individually.

Also in the Pascack Valley

From the state’s deed records

What sold in Park Ridge

101 homes in the past 12 months at a median of $800K. Full market report

94 recorded sales shown

Sales recorded by the State of New Jersey (SR1A deed records). Points are placed to within about 100 metres; street names only.

Sources for Park Ridge figures

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