Ridgefield is a medium-sized city located in the state of Washington. With a population of 15,027 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Ridgefield is the 94th largest community in Washington. Much of the housing stock in Ridgefield was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Ridgefield economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Ridgefield, where the median household income is $117,550.00.

Housing costs in Ridgefield are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Washington.

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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 16.34% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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: 37.99% of adults in Ridgefield have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Ridgefield in 2022 was $53,996, which is wealthy relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $215,984 for a family of four.

Ridgefield is a very 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 Asian. Important ancestries of people in Ridgefield include English, Irish, German, Italian, and French.

The most common language spoken in Ridgefield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.