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Woodcliff Lake

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Park Ridge vs Woodcliff Lake

Homes cost more in Woodcliff Lake: a typical value of $1.28M against $862K in Park Ridge, about 49% higher.

  • Park Ridge has the lower average property tax bill: $15,830 against $20,637 in Woodcliff Lake (2025).
  • Woodcliff Lake has the higher-ranked high school option in U.S. News (#71 in New Jersey against #97 for Park Ridge).
  • By train, Woodcliff Lake is the quicker commute to New York Penn (59 minutes at the fastest, against 62).
  • Values rose faster in Woodcliff Lake over the past year (8.6% against 5.5%).

Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake, side by side

Park Ridge

Woodcliff Lake

Typical home value (Zillow)
$862,000source$1,281,000source
Change in home value, past year
5.5%8.6%
Average property tax bill (2025)
$15,830source$20,637source
Effective tax rate (2025)
2.195%source2.043%source
High school
Park Ridge HSPascack Hills HS
Best high school option, NJ rank (U.S. News)
#97source#71source
Niche grade
AsourceAsource
Train to NY Penn (AM peak)
62-74 minutessource59-65 minutessource
Own train station
YesYes
Road miles to the GW Bridge
15.815.9
Population
9,4066,152
Land area (sq mi)
2.6073.376
Median household income
$171,029$213,981
Owner-occupied homes
81%86.3%
NJ seller transfer costs at the typical value
$7,974$25,785

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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Woodcliff Lake

Larger lots and newer construction around the lake and reservoir.

Park Ridge vs Woodcliff Lake: questions

Is Park Ridge or Woodcliff Lake more expensive?
Homes cost more in Woodcliff Lake: a typical value of $1.28M against $862K in Park Ridge, about 49% higher.
Which has lower property taxes, Park Ridge or Woodcliff Lake?
Park Ridge has the lower average property tax bill: $15,830 against $20,637 in Woodcliff Lake (2025).
Which has better schools, Park Ridge or Woodcliff Lake?
Woodcliff Lake has the higher-ranked high school option in U.S. News (#71 in New Jersey against #97 for Park Ridge).

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