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Ridgefield, WA


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Ridgefield, Washington

Ridgefield, Washington, in Clark county, is 12 miles N of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 20 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,147 people in Ridgefield.

The People and Families of Ridgefield

In Ridgefield, about 57% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Ridgefield, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgefield had a median family income of $51,121. You won't find a lot of people in Ridgefield living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,400) in Ridgefield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ridgefield Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Ridgefield is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ridgefield, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ridgefield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ridgefield Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ridgefield Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ridgefield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ridgefield, WA

Comparing Ridgefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity62
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime25
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