At a Glance
Median Income
$117,550
$53,996 per capita
Home Value
$590,200
Zillow: $665,483
Median Rent
$2,324/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,079/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
9.4% 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
3.3 / 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 $117,550 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,996. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgefield is $590,200 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,483. Median rent is $2,324/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.
Safety & Crime
Ridgefield reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,079/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Ridgefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgefield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population12,576
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$117,550
Per Capita$53,996
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
B+
Home Value$590,200
Rent$2,324
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$665,483
Housing Units3,946
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,079/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation251 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Ridgefield was founded in 1909.
The median home in Ridgefield was built in 2009.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.