Ridge, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ridge, New York is 12,506 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 159th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $88,266, the median home value is $404,900, and the median age is 52.9.
12,506
Population
948
People / sq mi
$88,266
Median Income
$404,900
Median Home Value
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Ridge covers 13.2 sq mi of land at 948 people per square mile.
About Ridge, NY
Ridge skews on age — the median resident is 52.9, older than the national median. With 12,506 residents, Ridge is a city in New York.
The typical household here earns about $88,266, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $404,900, with typical rent around $1,984.
Roughly 32.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 15.5% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Ridge — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$88,266
Median Household Income
$55,833
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$404,900
Median Home Value
$1,984
Median Rent
89.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.4%
High School+
32.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
78.6%
Public Transit
15.5%
Work From Home
35.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.6%
Foreign Born
89.9%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
13.9%
With Disability
99.0%
Health Insurance
92.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.8% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ridge, New York has a population of 12,506 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 159th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Ridge, New York is $88,266, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ridge, New York is $404,900, with median monthly rent at $1,984 and a homeownership rate of 89.3%.
The median age in Ridge, New York is 52.9 years. The population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
Ridge Cdp, NY Climate
Ridge Cdp, NY has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F) and receives about 1095 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.9°C
Avg Temp
1095
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 30° | 95 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 84 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 103 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 98 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 90 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 78 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 80 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 98 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 83 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 85 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 101 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 100 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ridge Cdp, NY
The most comfortable months to visit Ridge Cdp, NY are typically June, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.