Ridgefield is a somewhat small city located in the state of Washington. With a population of 14,251 people and eight constituent neighborhoods, Ridgefield is the 94th largest community in Washington. Ridgefield has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Ridgefield, where the median household income is $107,861.00.
Ridgefield home prices are not only among the most expensive in Washington, but Ridgefield real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Ridgefield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Ridgefield telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.14% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Ridgefield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Ridgefield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The population of Ridgefield is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 34.28% of adults in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Ridgefield in 2018 was $41,214, which is upper middle income relative to Washington, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $164,856 for a family of four.
Ridgefield is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Ridgefield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ridgefield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Ridgefield include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Ridgefield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.