Ridgefield Division Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)
POPULATION
Total Population
18,201 (100%)
Population in Households
18,148 (99.7%)
Population in Families
16,365 (89.9%)
Population in Group Quarters1
53 ( 0.3%)
Population Density
542
Diversity Index2
43
INCOME
Median Household Income
$116,195
Average Household Income
$152,650
% of Income for Mortgage4
38%
Per Capita Income
$51,651
Wealth Index5
147
HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)
6,410 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU
5,051 (78.8%)
Renter Occupied HU
1,107 (17.3%)
Vacant Housing Units
252 ( 3.9%)
Median Home Value
$699,524
Average Home Value
$772,990
Housing Affordability Index3
66
HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households
6,158
Average Household Size
2.95000000000
Family Households
4,913
Average Family Size
3
NOTES
Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
