Ridgefield, CT
Living in Ridgefield
Bikeability47
Walkability34
Commute13
Public Transit59
Affordability3
Public Safety88
Airports37
Hospitals30
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.2kPopulation+523 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
76%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate8%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree37%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$134kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
39 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more33%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts63%
Sales and office18%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$664kMedian Home Value-$56k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas5%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridgefield
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27
Property Crime in Ridgefield
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgefield
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridgefield, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridgefield, CT
St Mary School
1 miles, NW
Ridgefield Montessori School
1 miles, N
Thistlewaithe Learning Center
3 miles, W
Ridgefield Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgefield, CT
Western Connecticut State University
9 miles, N
Sacred Heart University
14 miles, E
Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
14 miles, W
Fairfield University
15 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgefield, CT
Four Winds
7 miles, W
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
8 miles, S
Danbury Hospital
10 miles, N
Putnam Hospital Center
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ridgefield, CT
Westchester County Airport
18 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
32 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
35 miles, NW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
39 miles, SE