Ridgewood was incorporated as a village during Bergen County’s borough-era municipal reorganization.
Bergen County · Village · 07450
Ridgewood, New Jersey
One of Bergen County’s largest and most walkable village centers, combining a major downtown shopping and dining district, busy NJ TRANSIT station, top-rated public schools, parks, cultural institutions and high-value residential neighborhoods.
This full flagship guide connects history, schools, parks, business geography, transportation and community resources.
Ridgewood at a glance
Village offices: 131 North Maple Avenue · Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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Business & ShoppingCurrent non-dining businesses and commercial districts.Food & DrinkRestaurants and conservative GF/DF research.Real Estate2026 market, taxes, zoning and transaction guidance.Visiting & LodgingAttractions, parking, transit and realistic lodging.ClassifiedsHonest resident marketplace.JobsLocal sectors and official employment resources.
History
Rail service helped establish a dense commercial center around the station.
Schools, churches, parks and shopping reinforced Ridgewood as a hub for northwest/eastern Bergen communities.
Downtown Ridgewood remains one of Bergen County’s strongest non-mall retail and dining districts.
Business geography
the village’s main downtown shopping and dining spine
restaurants, boutiques, services and station-area businesses
civic, grocery, medical and professional uses
regional access and commercial connections
Parks & recreation
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Schools
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Ridgewood Public Library
125 North Maple Avenue · Public library and community resource.
Transportation
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Places of worship, cemetery & funeral resources
Places of worship
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Cemetery / memorial context
Valleau Cemetery at 660 East Glen Avenue is a major historic cemetery within Ridgewood.
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