Total Population
17,275
Population
Growth Rate
2.14%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
43.900
Ridgefield is comprised of newcomers excited about making this nature-filled place their new home, and long-time residents who continue to revel in its picturesque surroundings, family-friendly neighborhoods and parks and a strong sense of community. Add to it Main Street America charm and major employers, and you’ll find that Ridgefield offers a piece of paradise for everyone. With Ridgefield’s commitment to quality in everything it undertakes – public parks, schools, business development and more – it makes a great place to call home. Learn more here.
Total Population
17,275
Population
Growth Rate
2.14%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
43.900
Households
5,672
Total Housing Units
5,994
Owner Occupied
4,539
Renter Occupied
1,133
Vacant
322
Median Home Value
$714,522
Average Home Value
$779,297
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.10%
Median Household
$133,560 $158,878
Average Household
$178,420 $207,520
Per Capita
$58,616 $68,276
Total Businesses
303
Total Employed
3,209
Workers 16+
5,866
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
36
Employed
686
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
454
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
375
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
232
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
28
Employed
220
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
38
Employed
209
Some
High School
322
Graduated
High School
1,970
Associates
Degree
1,450
Bachelor's
Degree
3,321
Graduate
Degree
1,492
Average Commute Time
25 min.
Resident Commuters
4,757
Non-Resident Commuters
384
Drive Alone
3,986
Carpooled
494
Public
46
Work At Home
1,275