The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 07456 sells for about $613,085, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,750 a month.
ZIP 07456 — Ringwood
The Ringwood housing market shows resilience with steady price appreciation and tight inventory, reflecting its appeal as a stable residential suburb. While sales volume has moderated, the high median home value and low vacancy rates indicate sustained demand from buyers seeking a quiet, nature-oriented environment.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and nature enthusiasts seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with access to state parks, while commuters may find the drive to major employment centers challenging.
Median prices moved up 6.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 2.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 07456, Passaic County NJ
Ringwood is generally considered a safe, low-crime community, with crime rates significantly lower than the regional averages found in nearby urban centers like Paterson.
The area is served by the Ringwood School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and small-town educational environment.
The area is characterized by hilly, wooded terrain with moderate wildfire risk and localized flood risks near lakefront properties, requiring standard hazard insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential commuter suburb with limited commercial development, focusing on maintaining its natural, semi-rural character.
Property taxes in Ringwood are determined by the local municipal rate, the Ringwood School District levy, and Passaic County assessments, reflecting New Jersey's high-tax environment.
Commuters typically drive to employment hubs in Northern New Jersey or New York City, with travel times heavily dependent on traffic along the Skyline Drive and I-287 corridors.
The area offers extensive outdoor amenities including Ringwood State Park, the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and numerous hiking trails, with local shopping and dining available in the town center.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals with low vacancy pressure and stable, high-demand pricing.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to major highways like I-287 and Route 202 providing the primary links to regional employment centers.
Development is strictly managed to preserve the town's semi-rural character, with minimal large-scale commercial or high-density residential projects approved.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD or PID structures common in this region.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's wooded environment and proximity to water bodies, necessitating coverage for fire and flood risks.
Data retrieved from NJMLS and Census ACS profiles for ZCTA 07456.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- LEGOLAND® New York Resort3.919.7 mi
- Mountain Creek Water Park413.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.419.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wayne4.114.1 mi
- K1 Speed West Nyack4.617.2 mi
- Crystal Springs Resort414.4 mi
- New York Renaissance Faire4.311.2 mi
- The Wellmont Theater4.319.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wayne4.114.1 mi
- Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery & Orchard4.515.8 mi
- Campgaw Mountain Ski Area4.25.4 mi
- Warwick Drive-In Theater4.610.8 mi
- Darlington County Park4.36.2 mi
- New Jersey Botanical Garden4.63.4 mi
- Abma's Farm Market, Greenhouse, and Barnyard Petting Zoo: Wyckoff, NJ4.47.5 mi
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park4.513.6 mi
- Pure Terror Scream Park4.618 mi
- Sterling Hill Mining Museum4.716.5 mi
- Montclair Art Museum4.419.3 mi
- Yogi Berra Museum4.716.3 mi
- Darlington County Park4.36.2 mi
- New Jersey Botanical Garden4.63.4 mi
- Reeves Meadow Visitor Center4.68.4 mi
- Wawayanda State Park4.610 mi
- Ramapo Valley County Reservation4.84.4 mi
- Greenwood Lake Marina4.76.7 mi
- Sportsmans Marina4.86.1 mi
- Berkshire Valley Golf Course4.412.8 mi
- Sunset Valley Golf Course4.19.3 mi
- Darlington Golf Course4.16.3 mi
- Preakness Valley Golf Course4.212.5 mi
- Spook Rock Golf Course4.410.2 mi
- Demarest Farms3.912.8 mi
- Abma's Farm Market, Greenhouse, and Barnyard Petting Zoo: Wyckoff, NJ4.47.5 mi
- ShopRite of Ramsey4.38.1 mi
- Heaven Hill Farm Garden Center and Farm Market4.412.3 mi
- Food Fair Wholesale Fresh Market4.112.9 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.728.6 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.130.8 mi
- Westchester County Airport430.2 mi
- New York Stewart International Airport4.329.6 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.420.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features historic mansions and extensive hiking trails.
Located within the state park, offering diverse flora and historic architecture.
A historic Tudor Revival mansion serving as a major local attraction.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.