Ridgebury, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,949 Population 356/sq mi density
$207,721 Median Income $69,996 per capita
$821,100 Home Value $467,901 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$207,721 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$821,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridgebury, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$207,721
176% above
$69,996 per capita
Home Value
$821,100
191% above
Zillow: $467,901
Bachelor's Degree+
70.0%
108% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
32% below
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ridgebury Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ridgebury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
276%
Home Value
291%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
208%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridgebury a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ridgebury residents earn a median household income of $207,721 , which is 176% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,996. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridgebury is $821,100 , 191% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,901. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

70.0% of adults in Ridgebury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (108% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridgebury has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,949
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$207,721
Per Capita$69,996
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A
Home Value$821,100
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$467,901
Housing Units724
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity21.8%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation600 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband94.5%
EV Stations33
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridgebury was built in 1974.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.