What are the schools like in Ridgefield, WA?

Ridgefield is served primarily by Ridgefield School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield?

The median household income in Ridgefield, WA is $107,308 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Ridgefield, WA?

Ridgefield has an average high temperature of 46.8°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgefield, WA affordable or expensive?

Ridgefield's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgefield is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $560,900 and the median rent is $2,201 per month.

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

Ridgefield has a violent crime rate of 83.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1073.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgefield, WA a Good Place to Live?

Ridgefield is a small city of 11,486 in Washington, with a median household income of $107,308 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Ridgefield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, 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: 106.6

Ridgefield's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridgefield costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ridgefield, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$560,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,201	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,308	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridgefield's violent crime rate is 83.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.5 /100k

Property Crime

1073.4 /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 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridgefield, WA	National Avg
School District	Ridgefield School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgefield sees average highs of 46.8°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridgefield, WA
Average High — January	46.8°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Ridgefield, WA	National Avg
Population	11,486	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	30.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Duluth, WA 3 mi La Center, WA 4 mi Dollars Corner, WA 6 mi St. Helens, OR 6 mi Cherry Grove, WA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgefield

Ridgefield, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98642

Ridgefield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgefield, WA affordable or expensive?

Ridgefield's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ridgefield roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $560,900 and median rent is $2,201/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgefield, WA?

Ridgefield's violent crime rate is 83.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1073.4 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 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridgefield, WA a good place to live?

Ridgefield, WA has a population of 11,486, a median household income of $107,308, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 46.8°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgefield?

Ridgefield, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98642.

What is the population of Ridgefield?

The population of Ridgefield, Washington is 11,486 with a median age of 34.4. 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 107 (100 = US average), median home $560,900, median household income $107,308, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.