Ridgefield is a borough in southeastern Bergen County near the western edge of the Hudson Palisades and the Meadowlands. It borders Cliffside Park, Fairview, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and North Bergen. Broad Avenue and Bergen Boulevard support local shops, restaurants, offices, schools, and residential neighborhoods, while Routes 1 and 9, Route 46, and the New Jersey Turnpike provide regional access. The borough includes a mix of single-family homes, multifamily buildings, commercial corridors, warehouses, and industrial properties. Its terrain changes from lower areas near the Meadowlands to higher ground toward the Palisades. Ridgefield developed through transportation, manufacturing, and suburban growth tied to nearby New York City. The community's diverse population and active business districts reflect its position between Bergen and Hudson counties. Its combination of compact neighborhoods, major highway access, and varied topography gives Ridgefield a distinct identity within southeastern Bergen County.