At a Glance
Median Income
$115,676
$49,450 per capita
Home Value
$609,700
Zillow: $785,865
Median Rent
$1,935/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
7.9% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgefield residents earn a median household income of $115,676 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,450. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgefield is $609,700 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $785,865. Median rent is $1,935/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ridgefield reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 712/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Ridgefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgefield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,439
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density4,504/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born41.7%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,676
Per Capita$49,450
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$609,700
Rent$1,935
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$785,865
Housing Units4,120
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property712/100K
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Ridgefield was founded in 1892.
The median home in Ridgefield was built in 1957.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
41.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.