What is the rental vacancy rate in Ridgefield Borough, NJ?
The rental vacancy rate in Ridgefield Borough, NJ is 0.5% (±0.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.1% (±0.3 points).
81 (±71) homes, 2.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Ridgefield Borough, the rental vacancy rate went from 1.2% in 2015–2019 to 0.5% in 2020–2024 (−0.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 0.5% (±0.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.1% (±0.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 81 (±71)
Vacancy in Ridgefield Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Ridgefield Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 3.0% (±0.5 points) | 3.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 81 (±71) | 14,486 (±1,042) | 283,653 (±4,943) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Ridgefield Borough, the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Bergen County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (3.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Ridgefield Borough
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Borough | — | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | — |
| Fairview Borough | 1.0 mi | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Ferry Borough | 1.3 mi | 5.8% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palisades Park Borough | 1.3 mi | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 1.6 mi | 2.9% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Park Village | 1.6 mi | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Borough | 2.2 mi | 9.8% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Moonachie Borough | 2.4 mi | 2.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonia Borough | 2.5 mi | 6.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edgewater Borough, NJ (9.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | Rutherford Borough | 1.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 32 | Englewood Cliffs Borough | 1.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Bergenfield Borough | 1.4% (±1.3 points) |
| 33 (tie) | North Arlington Borough | 1.4% (±2.3 points) |
| 35 | Lodi Borough | 0.9% (±0.9 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Paramus Borough | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Ridgefield Borough | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 38 | Fair Lawn Borough | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Alpine Borough | 0.0% (±56.6 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Carlstadt Borough | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Closter Borough | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Demarest Borough | 0.0% (±35.5 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Dumont Borough | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Bergen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ridgefield Borough
Is it hard to find a rental in Ridgefield Borough?
The rental vacancy rate in Ridgefield Borough, NJ is 0.5% (±0.8 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Ridgefield Borough tighter than it was?
In Ridgefield Borough, the rental vacancy rate went from 1.2% in 2015–2019 to 0.5% in 2020–2024 (−0.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Ridgefield Borough?
An estimated 81 (±71) housing units, 2.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgefield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgefield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
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