Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Ridgefield
Ridgefield, CT Area Guide
Bask in the beauty and community of this quintessential New England town
Historic
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Close-Knit
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Nestled at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Ridgefield has often been named “Connecticut’s #1 Town” by Connecticut Magazine for its beauty and true sense of community. Ridgefield also boasts an excellent educational system, low crime rate, and a broad range of services.
Ridgefield is renowned for its picturesque Main Street, where ornate homes, historic landmarks, a world-class modern art museum, unique boutiques, and exceptional eateries stand alongside tree-covered sidewalks. In addition to gathering downtown, Ridgefield residents come together for a variety of annual events like the Summerfest, Halloween Street Festival, Holiday Stroll, and more.
Ridgefield offers cultural activities such as concerts in the park and performances at the Playhouse. Beautiful open spaces in Ridgefield are perfect for hiking as well. New York City and its many metropolitan amenities are just over an hour’s drive from Ridgefield too.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$165,799
Average: $185,523
Education
13,801
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,973
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ridgefield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridgefield, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
371 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Farmingville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
Veterans Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
250 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
495 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
525 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,474 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ridgefield Open Spaces
- Ballard Park
- Seth Low Pierrepont State Reserve
- The Discovery Center at Ridgefield
- New Pond Farm
Airports
- Westchester County
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.