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Ridgefield, Connecticut

CDP · Fairfield County

At a glance

6,970
Population
$843,600
Median home value (all homes)
178% above U.S. median
$1,021,074
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,904/mo
Median rent
41% above U.S. median
$148,279
Median household income
89% above U.S. median
31.2 min
Average commute
95.2%
Homes with broadband
53.39%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 154 — 54% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing196% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost15% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates98.4%
College graduates68.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ridgefield Economic & Community Development Commission
Ridgefield Economic & Community Development Commission administers the Ridgefield Senior Gold Discount Program, a community program designed to engage seniors with local businesses and organizations, with a Benefit Guide Directory that is continuously updated.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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