Apartments for rent in Ridge, NY

A small city in New York, Ridge has a population of approximately 13,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (29%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 47, are notably older than most cities in New York. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 85% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a factor, as the average rent of $1,428/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,280.

Ridge has an average commute time of about 34 minutes, slower than almost 70% of cities in the state. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, selected by 37% of workers, while public transit is not widely used. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

Ridge has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 7% have earned a Bachelor's degree. Many Ridge residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries account for 14% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top field in the city. Ridge workers bring in an average annual income of almost $80,000, about the same as those elsewhere in New York. However, Ridge compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).