At a Glance
Median Income
$133,454
$38,193 per capita
Home Value
$265,400
Zillow: $367,174
Violent Crime
129/100K
2,090/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Ridgefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgefield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgefield residents earn a median household income of $133,454 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,193. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgefield is $265,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,174. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ridgefield reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,090/100K.
Education
71.7% of adults in Ridgefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgefield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,454
Per Capita$38,193
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$367,174
Housing Units103
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property2,090/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute48 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgefield was built in 1938.
19.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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