Living in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgefield · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgefield has 25,109 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $179,219 (87% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $836,200, the median rent is $2,026/month.
Ridgefield at a glance
- Population
- 25,109
- Median age
- 45.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $179,219State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $836,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,026/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ridgefield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 128% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ridgefield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgefield the median home value is $836,200, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,026 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ridgefield median household income
The median household income in Ridgefield is $179,219 and the income per person is $92,891. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Ridgefield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,587
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.72
Ridgefield demographics
- Population
- 25,109
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 9,194
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgefield ›
Education in Ridgefield
72.6% of adults 25 and older in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgefield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.8%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Ridgefield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | 25,109 | $179,219 | $836,200 | $2,026 |
| Lakes East | 1,227 | $217,534 | $571,300 | — |
| Route 7 Gateway | 1,108 | $128,636 | $758,300 | $1,896 |
| Lakes West | 1,395 | $220,313 | $714,500 | — |
| Mamanasco Lake | 499 | $221,250 | $940,800 | — |
| West Mountain | 387 | $250,001 | $918,700 | — |
| Topstone | 122 | $144,844 | $648,800 | — |
| Ridgebury | 2,060 | $216,944 | $906,900 | — |
| Peach Lake | 1,038 | $147,083 | $513,800 | $2,157 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgefield, CT?
The median household income in Ridgefield is $179,219, 87% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgefield?
The median home value in Ridgefield is $836,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Ridgefield?
The median gross rent in Ridgefield is $2,026 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Ridgefield, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 128% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Ridgefield?
The median age in Ridgefield is 45.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Ridgefield?
The average commute to work in Ridgefield is 33 minutes; 29.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgefield?
The unemployment rate in Ridgefield is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgefield?
72.6% of adults in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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