Total Population
16,452
Population
Growth Rate
2.13%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
43.700
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
16,452
Population
Growth Rate
2.13%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
43.700
Households
5,422
Total Housing Units
5,678
Owner Occupied
4,408
Renter Occupied
1,014
Vacant
256
Median Home Value
$705,797
Average Home Value
$771,615
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.64%
Median Household
$125,503 $142,622
Average Household
$158,192 $179,903
Per Capita
$52,142 $59,397
Total Businesses
290
Total Employed
3,199
Workers 16+
5,068
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
32
Employed
538
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
532
2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
454
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
265
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
38
Employed
254
2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
25
Employed
209
Some
High School
337
Graduated
High School
1,670
Associates
Degree
1,500
Bachelor's
Degree
3,103
Graduate
Degree
1,456
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
4,007
Non-Resident Commuters
303
Drive Alone
3,710
Carpooled
349
Public
46
Work At Home
792