Living in Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield is a Fairfield County town on the New York border, centered on a mile-long Main Street, with Route 35, Route 33 and Route 7 crossing it.
Ridgefield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $1,080,000+13.7% vs last year 308 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 28.36 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$21,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 25,300 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 34.5 sq mi 733 per sq mi
What it is like in Ridgefield
Ridgefield covers 34.5 square miles in Fairfield County and had 25,300 residents in the facts we hold. It borders Redding, Danbury and Wilton, and its western edge runs along the New York state line. The terrain is hilly and rocky, with elevations from 342 feet at Branchville to 1,060 feet at Pine Mountain.
Settlers from Norwalk bought the land in 1708, and the town was chartered in 1709. The Battle of Ridgefield took place on April 27, 1777, and a British cannonball is still lodged in a corner post of the Keeler Tavern on Main Street. In the late 19th century, New York City residents built large estates in the town, and most were later divided up.
Main Street is about a mile long and keeps many 19th and early 20th century buildings, and part of the town center is on the National Register of Historic Places. Mamanasco Lake covers 86 acres, and Round Pond is a kettle pond formed by a glacier.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum at 258 Main Street opened in 1964 and has a sculpture garden open daily from dawn to dusk. Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, at 152 Main Street, is open Thursday to Sunday from March through December. The Ridgefield Playhouse at 80 East Ridge hosts concerts and films, and the Prospector Theater at 25 Prospect Street shows first-run movies.
Outdoor places named in our data include Ballard Park, Sturges Park, Governor Park, West Mountain Refuge, East Ridge Preserve, Limestone Preserve, Mamanasco Cliffs, Martin Park Beach and Bennett's Pond State Park. Boat launches are at Mamanasco Lake and Pierrepont Pond, and Ridgefield Golf Club and Silver Spring Country Club are in town. Nod Hill Brewery on Route 7 has a taproom and outdoor biergarten.
Getting around from Ridgefield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 92 min | 67 |
| New Haven | 76 min | 43 |
| Stamford | 49 min | 24 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 94 min | 59 |
| Boston | 215 min | 168 |
| Providence | 190 min | 143 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 117 min | 82 |
Rail stations nearby
- Redding 3.4 mi Metro-North
- Branchville 4.7 mi Metro-North
- Bethel 5.9 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Route 35 and Route 33 serve the town, and Route 7 (Ethan Allen Highway) passes through the Branchville area. By car, Stamford is 49 minutes (24 miles), New Haven 76 minutes (43 miles), Hartford 92 minutes (67 miles) and New York City (Midtown) 94 minutes (59 miles). Bradley Airport is 117 minutes (82 miles) away.
No rail station is listed inside the town. The nearest Metro-North stations are Redding (3.4 miles straight line), Branchville (4.7 miles) and Bethel (5.9 miles).
Schools in Ridgefield
9 public schools in Ridgefield School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 6
- Barlow Mountain
- Branchville
- Farmingville
- Ridgebury
- Scotland
- Veterans Park
Middle 2
- East Ridge
- Scotts Ridge
High school 1
- Ridgefield High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Ridgefield School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Ridgefield
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Pizzeria on Main Street baking pizzas in a wood-fired oven.
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American restaurant serving a farm-to-table menu that includes seafood dishes.
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French brasserie on Main Street serving classic French dishes.
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Breakfast and lunch cafe with coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods and a small general store.
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Year-round shop making its own ice cream and chocolates in a renovated 1880s building.
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Diner on Prospect Street with online ordering and catering.
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Italian restaurant on Grove Street.
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Barbecue restaurant serving wood-smoked meats, sandwiches, sides and desserts.
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Solar-powered craft brewery on Route 7 with a taproom, outdoor biergarten and live music.
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Italian restaurant with a dining room, pizza bar and patio, serving pasta, pizza, wine and charcuterie.
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Main Street burger restaurant serving burgers, fries and milkshakes.
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Bakery and cafe making breads and pastries, with coffee, sandwiches, salads and prepared foods.
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Wine bar and restaurant on Main Street serving tapas, with live music.
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Coffee shop with espresso, tea, smoothies, breakfast and lunch items and baked goods.
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Mexican and Latin fusion restaurant and cocktail bar serving brunch and dinner.
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Italian restaurant on Big Shop Lane.
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Cafe serving espresso drinks, tea, smoothies and house-made gelato.
Things to do and see 4
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Four-acre museum site with a c. 1713 tavern, a cannonball from the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield and a walled garden.
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First-run movie theater run by a nonprofit that employs people with disabilities.
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Contemporary art museum founded in 1964, with changing exhibitions and a free sculpture garden.
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Nonprofit performing arts venue presenting concerts, films and live shows.
Parks, preserves and trails 132
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Ridgefield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 308 homes sold in Ridgefield with a median sale price of $1,080,000 and a median of 21 days on market. There are 52 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $398 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 13.7% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2 months.
Ridgefield's town-wide property tax rate is 28.36 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $21,400 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Ridgefield
What is the median home price in Ridgefield, CT?
The median sale price in Ridgefield is $1,080,000, based on 308 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Ridgefield, CT?
Ridgefield's town-wide property tax rate is 28.36 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $21,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Ridgefield, CT from Hartford?
Ridgefield is about 67 miles and a 92-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Ridgefield, CT from New York City?
Ridgefield is about 59 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 94-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Ridgefield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Redding (Metro-North) about 3.4 miles from the center of Ridgefield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Ridgefield, CT?
Ridgefield has about 25,300 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 34.5 square miles.
How many public schools are in Ridgefield, CT?
Ridgefield has 9 public schools in Ridgefield School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Ridgefield, CT?
There are 52 homes for sale in Ridgefield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Ridgefield?
No station is listed inside the town. The nearest Metro-North stations are Redding (3.4 miles straight line), Branchville (4.7 miles) and Bethel (5.9 miles).
How far is Ridgefield from New York City?
It is 59 miles and about 94 minutes by car to Midtown Manhattan.
Which towns border Ridgefield?
Redding, Danbury and Wilton in Connecticut, with North Salem and Lewisboro across the state line in New York.
What is there to do on Main Street?
Main Street has the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, the Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, restaurants, cafes and shops along about a mile of historic buildings.
When is the Keeler Tavern Museum open?
It is open Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM, from March through December, and closed in January and February.
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