Living in Ridgefield, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgefield · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgefield has 13,408 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $116,389 (19% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $613,500, the median rent is $2,335/month.
Ridgefield at a glance
- Population
- 13,408
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $116,389State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $613,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,335/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ridgefield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.9%.
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 $613,500, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,335 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,545 a month in housing costs.
Ridgefield median household income
The median household income in Ridgefield is $116,389 and the income per person is $57,136. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ridgefield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,722
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 2.85
Ridgefield demographics
- Population
- 13,408
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 4,702
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgefield ›
Education in Ridgefield
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgefield
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Ridgefield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Battle Ground | 21,886 | $104,977 | $485,100 | $1,576 |
| Meadow Glade | 2,281 | $129,427 | $650,300 | $1,460 |
| Felida | 10,841 | $165,208 | $674,000 | $2,419 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgefield, WA?
The median household income in Ridgefield is $116,389, 19% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $613,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ridgefield?
The median gross rent in Ridgefield is $2,335 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Ridgefield, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Ridgefield?
The median age in Ridgefield is 35.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ridgefield?
The average commute to work in Ridgefield is 25 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgefield?
The unemployment rate in Ridgefield is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgefield?
38.9% 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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