Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Bobo's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tusk & Cup
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
Keeler Tavern Museum
Museum
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Museum
Ridgefield Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Workshop Theatre Barn
Theatre Arts
Prospector Theater
Cinema
Weir House
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) F
Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
Sweets
Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
Sweets
Chez Lenard
Fast Food
Best Cellers
Alcohol
Carvel
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield
Community Centre
Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Cake Box
Bakery
Nature's Temptations
Grocery Store
Ridgefield Prime
Butcher
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Caraluzzi's
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
East Ridge Preserve
Park
East Ridge Fields
Park
Governor Park
Park
The Imagination Station at Ballad Park
Playground
Ballard Park
Park
Ridgefield Open Space
Park
Ridgefield Recreation Center
Park
Weir Farm National Historic Site
Park
The Sky’s the Limit Playground at the Recreation Center
Playground
Onatru Farm Town Park
Park
Onatru Farm
Park
Aldrich Park & Field
Park
Onatru Preserve
Park
Leon Levy Preserve
Park
West Mountain Refuge
Park
Quarry Head Park
Park
Sachem Park & Field
Park
TEA Beach
Park
South Salem Presbyterian Church grounds
Park
Town House yard
Park
Limestone Preserve (3 Parcels)
Park
Library Park
Park
Keeler Field Park
Park
Martin Park Beach
Park
TLPOA Beach (private)
Park
Shops (9) F
Shine
Hairdresser
Ridgefield Hardware Co
Home Improvement
Addessi Jewlers
Fashion
Books On The Common
Books
The Toy Chest
Toys
Ridgefield Bicycle Company
Bicycle
Party Depot
Gift Shop
Chloe Nail & Spa
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
Barber's Daughter
Hairdresser
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 5.3% take public transportation in Ridgefield.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations B+
Jessie Lee Memorial Church Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Prospect Ridge (Bark Park) Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Prospect Ridge (Bark Park) Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Ridgefield Town Center
Bus Stop
Ridgefield Town Center
Bus Stop
Branchville station
Bus Stop
Branchville
Transit Station
Route 107 Intersection
Bus Stop
Route 107 Intersection
Bus Stop
South Salem Municipal Lot Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Route 35 Intersection
Bus Stop
Route 35 Intersection
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.3% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ridgefield is 170/100 - which is 44% higher than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Ridgefield crime rates are 140 per 100k, which is 92% lower than Connecticut
Property Crime
140 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Ridgefield is $136,094 - which is 90% higher than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$136,094 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Ridgefield Police Station
Police
Ridgefield Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Jackson
Dentist
PhysicianOne Urgent Care
Clinic
Dr. Blaine J. Langberg
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Medical Associates
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Advanced Specialty Care
Doctor
Georgetown Fire Department
Fire Station
Wilton Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
New York State Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Ridgefield home prices are $650,400 - which is 142% higher than Connecticut
Home Price
$650,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Ridgefield graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
83% A+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (14) D-
East Ridge Middle School
District Program Erms
Veterans Park Elementary School
St Mary School
Ridgefield Montessori School
Farmingville Elementary School
Branchville Elementary School
Meadow Pond Elementary School
Thistlewaithe Learning Center
Ridgefield Academy
District Program Ses
Scotland Elementary School
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
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ratings A+

Ridgefield has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A-
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Ridgefield, CT Area Guide

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Ridgefield Area Facts

  • Ridgefield has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ridgefield crime rates are 92% lower than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Ridgefield is 44% higher than the Connecticut average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ridgefield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      East Ridge Preserve
      East Ridge Fields
      Governor Park
      The Imagination Station at Ballad Park
      Ballard Park
      Ridgefield Open Space
      Ridgefield Recreation Center
      Weir Farm National Historic Site

      Entertainment

      Keeler Tavern Museum
      Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
      Ridgefield Playhouse
      Workshop Theatre Barn
      Prospector Theater
      Weir House

      Food & Drink

      Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
      Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
      Chez Lenard
      Best Cellers
      Carvel

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ridgefield? Of all people who commute, 5.3% take public transportation in Ridgefield.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ridgefield? The cost of living in Ridgefield is 170/100 - which is 44% higher than Connecticut.
      Ridgefield
      170

      70% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ridgefield? Ridgefield crime rates are 140, which are 92% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      140 per 100k people

      94% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 716

      94% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -29%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ridgefield? The median income in Ridgefield is $136,094 which is 90% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $136,094146% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $86,480190% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ridgefield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Ridgefield home prices? Ridgefield home prices are $650,400 - which is 142% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $650,400252% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,83293% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Ridgefield have good schools? The Ridgefield graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      83%

      73% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ridgefield a good place to live? Ridgefield has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      7 total surveys

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