Apartments for rent in Ridgefield, CT

A small town located in Connecticut, Ridgefield has a population of just under 8,000. Families with children should feel right at home, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 71% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Ridgefield is $297 per month more than the state average.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, longer than most cities in Connecticut, Ridgefield residents find that traveling to work takes some patience. Many residents (40%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Many Ridgefield residents work in one of three industries: scientific, healthcare, and finance. Together, these industries make up 19% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 13% of the town's population works in management, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of around $130K, Ridgefield workers bring in around $50,000 more than the average Connecticut resident. Ridgefield's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Ridgefield has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 21% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Additionally, 24% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.