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Ridgefield, CT

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Bask in the beauty and community of this quintessential New England town

Historic Picturesque Charming Close-Knit Family-Friendly Convenient Luxurious

Nestled at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Ridgefield has often been named “Connecticut’s #1 Town” by Connecticut Magazine for its beauty and true sense of community. Ridgefield also boasts an excellent educational system, low crime rate, and a broad range of services.

Ridgefield is renowned for its picturesque Main Street, where ornate homes, historic landmarks, a world-class modern art museum, unique boutiques, and exceptional eateries stand alongside tree-covered sidewalks. In addition to gathering downtown, Ridgefield residents come together for a variety of annual events like the Summerfest, Halloween Street Festival, Holiday Stroll, and more.

Ridgefield offers cultural activities such as concerts in the park and performances at the Playhouse. Beautiful open spaces in Ridgefield are perfect for hiking as well. New York City and its many metropolitan amenities are just over an hour’s drive from Ridgefield too.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Ridgefield, CT is $2,176 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgefield has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

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$7,616/month
441 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Scotland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

9
out of 10

Branchville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

336 Students

9
out of 10

Farmingville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

314 Students

9
out of 10

Veterans Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

250 Students

9
out of 10

Ridgebury Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

359 Students

8
out of 10

East Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

495 Students

10
out of 10

Scotts Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

525 Students

9
out of 10

Ridgefield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,474 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ridgefield Open Spaces
  • Ballard Park
  • Seth Low Pierrepont State Reserve
  • The Discovery Center at Ridgefield
  • New Pond Farm

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Tweed/New Haven

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