What are the schools like in Ridgefield, CT?

Ridgefield is served primarily by Ridgefield School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield?

The median household income in Ridgefield, CT is $139,490 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Ridgefield, CT?

Ridgefield has an average high temperature of 35.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.3 inches.

Ridgefield, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ridgefield, CT affordable or expensive?

Ridgefield's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgefield is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $783,300 and the median rent is $2,032 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ridgefield, CT?

Ridgefield has a violent crime rate of 24.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 280.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgefield, CT a Good Place to Live?

Ridgefield is a small town of 7,655 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $139,490 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Ridgefield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ridgefield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ridgefield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Ridgefield's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridgefield costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ridgefield, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$783,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,032	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$139,490	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridgefield's violent crime rate is 24.1 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

24.1 /100k

Property Crime

280.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ridgefield is served primarily by Ridgefield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridgefield, CT	National Avg
School District	Ridgefield School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgefield sees average highs of 35.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation and 49.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridgefield, CT
Average High — January	35.9°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	49.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ridgefield, CT	National Avg
Population	7,655	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Branchville, CT 3 mi Topstone, CT 3 mi West Mountain, CT 3 mi Route 7 Gateway, CT 4 mi Georgetown, CT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgefield

Ridgefield, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06877

Ridgefield vs Other Cities

Ridgefield, CT vs Branchville, CT Ridgefield, CT vs Topstone, CT Ridgefield, CT vs West Mountain, CT Ridgefield, CT vs Route 7 Gateway, CT Ridgefield, CT vs Georgetown, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgefield, CT affordable or expensive?

Ridgefield's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ridgefield roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $783,300 and median rent is $2,032/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgefield, CT?

Ridgefield's violent crime rate is 24.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 280.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgefield?

Public schools in Ridgefield are operated by Ridgefield School District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 76.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridgefield, CT a good place to live?

Ridgefield, CT has a population of 7,655, a median household income of $139,490, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ridgefield?

Ridgefield averages 35.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches with about 49.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgefield?

Ridgefield, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06877.

What is the population of Ridgefield?

The population of Ridgefield, Connecticut is 7,655 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgefield?

Key numbers for living in Ridgefield: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $783,300, median household income $139,490, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgefield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.