Living in Ridgefield, CT: Neighborhood Guide

Overview for Ridgefield, CT

7,216 people live in Ridgefield, where the median age is 45.3 and the average individual income is $89,567. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,216

Total Population

45.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$89,567

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Ridgefield, CT

Population Households Employment

Ridgefield has 2,900 households, with an average household size of 2.49. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ridgefield do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,216 people call Ridgefield home. The population density is 1,153.45 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,216

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.3

Median Age

45.08 / 54.92%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

2,900

Total Households

2.49

Average Household Size

$89,567

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Welcome to Ridgefield

Public Education

Ridgefield has six elementary schools: Barlow Mountain Elementary School, Branchville Elementary School, Farmingville Elementary School; Ridgebury Elementary School, Scotland Elementary School and Veterans Park Elementary School; two middle schools: East Ridge Middle School and Scotts Ridge Middle School; and one high school: Ridgefield High School. US News and World Report ranked Ridgefield High School #4 in the state. SchoolDigger has ranked the district #3 in Connecticut.

Private Education

Ridgefield Academy – preschool through eighth grade; Saint Mary Catholic School – preschool through eighth grade. Saint Padre Pio Catholic School K through 6.

Nursery/Preschool

There are 14 in Ridgefield.

Recreation

The Ridgefield Recreation Center complex offers a pool, gymnasium, fitness center with locker rooms featuring steam and sauna, multi-purpose rooms for programs, a child-care area, lounge, and food court. Also on the property is the Founders Hall Senior Citizen Center and the Sky’s the Limit fully accessible playground.

Ridgefield open space encompasses about 5,200 acres – nearly one-quarter of the town’s area.

Ice Skating

Winter Garden Ice Arena – indoor public skating from September to late May. Winter pond skating is popular at Lake Mamanasco and Pierrepont State Park – at your own risk.

Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is a leading venue for the world's best contemporary artists. Its exhibitions have attracted national attention and respect.

Commuting

NYC by train (Metro North) to Brewster from town center – 12 miles - then 82 minutes.
To Katonah from town center – 12 miles – then 70 minutes. Ridgefield is 50 miles from NYC.

Ridgefield High School

Town Hall

Town Library

For Sale

MLS® 170588350

$1,575,000

22 Pound St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,177 Sq.Ft.

Pending

MLS® 24003471

$1,499,000

16 Great Rocks Place, Ridgefield, CT 06877

5 Beds 5 Baths 4,315 Sq.Ft.

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Around Ridgefield, CT

There's plenty to do around Ridgefield, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

33

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

18

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Milillo Farms, Legacy Martial Arts, and Grow Wellness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Milillo Farms page on Yelp Search 424 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	0.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Legacy Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 105 Danbury Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.48 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Grow Wellness page on Yelp Search 901 Ethan Allen Hwy on Google Maps	Active	3.24 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Basil Yoga Center page on Yelp Search 31 Bailey Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.78 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Personal Training Professionals page on Yelp Search 105 Danbury Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.5 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Riviere Lash Studio page on Yelp Search 19 Danbury Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.32 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Love+Light Salon Studio page on Yelp Search 8 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.66 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chez Delila's Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 113 Danbury Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.55 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Schools in Ridgefield, CT

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Ridgefield. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Overview for Ridgefield, CT

7,216

45.3 years

High

$89,567

Demographics and Employment Data for Ridgefield, CT

7,216

High

45.3

45.08 / 54.92%

2,900

2.49

$89,567

Welcome to Ridgefield

Public Education

Private Education

Nursery/Preschool

Recreation

Ice Skating

Museum

Commuting

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$1,575,000

$1,499,000

Around Ridgefield, CT

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18

Somewhat Bikeable

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Schools in Ridgefield, CT

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Ridgefield

Overview for Ridgefield, CT

7,216

45.3 years

High

$89,567

Demographics and Employment Data for Ridgefield, CT

7,216

High

45.3

45.08 / 54.92%

2,900

2.49

$89,567

Welcome to Ridgefield

Public Education

Private Education

Nursery/Preschool

Recreation

Ice Skating

Museum

Commuting

Browse Properties in the Area

$1,575,000

$1,499,000

Around Ridgefield, CT

33

Car-Dependent

18

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Schools in Ridgefield, CT

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