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Park Ridge vs Westwood

Homes cost more in Park Ridge: a typical value of $862K against $777K in Westwood, about 11% higher.

  • Westwood has the lower average property tax bill: $12,163 against $15,830 in Park Ridge (2025).
  • Park Ridge has the higher-ranked high school option in U.S. News (#97 in New Jersey against #113 for Westwood).
  • By train, Westwood is the quicker commute to New York Penn (51 minutes at the fastest, against 62).
  • Values rose faster in Westwood over the past year (7.5% against 5.5%).

Park Ridge and Westwood, side by side

Park Ridge

Westwood

Typical home value (Zillow)
$862,000source$777,000source
Change in home value, past year
5.5%7.5%
Average property tax bill (2025)
$15,830source$12,163source
Effective tax rate (2025)
2.195%source2.11%source
High school
Park Ridge HSWestwood Regional HS
Best high school option, NJ rank (U.S. News)
#97source#113source
Niche grade
AsourceAsource
Train to NY Penn (AM peak)
62-74 minutessource51-66 minutessource
Own train station
YesYes
Road miles to the GW Bridge
15.812.4
Population
9,40611,283
Land area (sq mi)
2.6072.259
Median household income
$171,029$165,781
Owner-occupied homes
81%62.9%
NJ seller transfer costs at the typical value
$7,974$7,061

Bold marks the lower cost, higher-ranked school or shorter trip. Sources: Zillow Home Value Index (2026-08-31); NJ Treasury 2025 tax rates and average residential bills; U.S. News and Niche school rankings; NJ Transit timetables; U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. Road miles calculated.

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Park Ridge

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

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Westwood

The hub of the Pascack Valley, with a busy downtown and the Pascack Valley Line.

Park Ridge vs Westwood: questions

Is Park Ridge or Westwood more expensive?
Homes cost more in Park Ridge: a typical value of $862K against $777K in Westwood, about 11% higher.
Which has lower property taxes, Park Ridge or Westwood?
Westwood has the lower average property tax bill: $12,163 against $15,830 in Park Ridge (2025).
Which has better schools, Park Ridge or Westwood?
Park Ridge has the higher-ranked high school option in U.S. News (#97 in New Jersey against #113 for Westwood).

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