While it’s become cliché, this statement does bear some truth. Some “empty-nest” parents do move away from the Village after their children graduate and go off to college, whether due to high costs of living, for a new job, to live in a more urban environment, to be closer to their grandchildren, or for some other reason.
Village Voices: Seniors
Ridgewood is known for being a “family town,” owing to a well-regarded school system located in a safe community. However, we’ve heard many people remark that the “For Sale” signs go up on front yards as soon as high school graduation is over.