salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.3 minutes each way. Most homes (89.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,200 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 182 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ridge
| Size | Ridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,135 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,224 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,892 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ridge overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ridge, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ridge
Life in Ridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ridge?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $693 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $424,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ridge, NY?
Renting in Ridge costs a median of about $2,255 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Ridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,200 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ridge cheap or expensive?
Ridge is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $84,692. It ranks 182nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ridge?
The median homeowner in Ridge pays $7,624 a year in property taxes, about 1.79% of the median home value.
Is Ridge more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ridge?
The median home value in Ridge is $424,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
12,503 people live in Ridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.