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Ridgefield.
About
Life in Ridgefield
Ridgefield is a community of 12,576 people in Washington. The median household income is $117,550, median rent runs about $2,324 per month, and median home values are around $613,500. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Ridgefield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+55.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Ridgefield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ridgefield, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (21.6%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.4%
of households
Married Couples
66.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Ridgefield
In Ridgefield, rent runs 33% above the WA average, and home values are 9% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,313
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $669,771 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Ridgefield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Ridgefield, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Ridgefield: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Ridgefield is about 3% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Ridgefield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute24.8 min avg
How Ridgefield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ridgefield, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 114 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ridgefield runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
65.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,062.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ridgefield Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Ridgefield, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 3 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Tornado | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Ridgefield is about 3% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Ridgefield, is typically good — 302 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
302
per year
Moderate Days
63
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Ridgefield is about 3% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ridgefield has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
61
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
166
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 6.54" |
| Feb | 51°F | 34°F | 4.62" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.54" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.08" |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 2.49" |
| Jun | 73°F | 51°F | 1.37" |
| Jul | 81°F | 55°F | 0.48" |
| Aug | 82°F | 54°F | 0.52" |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 1.56" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 53°F | 37°F | 6.26" |
| Dec | 46°F | 34°F | 7.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ridgefield
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ridgefield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Vancouver
Rainier Springs
Psychiatric · 7.3 mi away · Vancouver
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente
Acute Care Hospitals · 14.1 mi away · Vancouver
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ridgefield
Ridgefield's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ridgefield (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,945 students · in-state tuition $5,366 · 42% graduate · median earnings $47,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ridgefield
Ridgefield has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Community Library
210 North Main Avenue, Ridgefield
Cities Near Ridgefield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ridgefield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ridgefield FAQ
Is Ridgefield, Washington affordable?⌄
Ridgefield's median rent is $2,335/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $116,389/year. Median home value is $613,500.
Is Ridgefield, Washington safe?⌄
Ridgefield's violent crime rate was 66 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1062 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ridgefield, Washington?⌄
Clark County, which includes Ridgefield, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ridgefield, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Ridgefield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,335/month and median household income is $116,389/year. The median home value is $613,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ridgefield, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Ridgefield is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from