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Ridgefield, WA

Ridgefield is a city in northern Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,319 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 4,763 in 2010, making it the fastest-growing city in the state of Washington.

Located within the Portland metropolitan area, Ridgefield is notable for its significant Native American history and connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is also the headquarters of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, a primary reserve for migrating waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway, and the home of the Ridgefield High School "Spudders" (reflecting the area's potato-farming heritage).

The area has important ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806, being close to the Chinookan town of Cathlapotle, then a settlement of 700–800 people, with at least 14 substantial plank houses. The community's ties to the Chinookan people were commemorated by the construction of a replica of a Cathlapotle plank house at the nearby Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, which was dedicated on March 29, 2005.

The town was formerly known as Union Ridge, named by the many Union veterans among the first large wave of settlers after the Civil War, and was renamed Ridgefield in 1890. The town's original name is preserved in the name of Union Ridge Elementary School.

Ridgefield was an important trading center as early as the 1860s with its key location near the mouth of the Columbia River, and the city was officially incorporated on August 26, 1909.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.18 square miles (18.60 km²), of which 7.08 square miles (18.34 km²) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) is water.

Parks in Ridgefield include Abrams Park, Community Park, Davis Park, and Overlook Park. The Ridgefield Veterans Memorial is adjacent to Community Park.

Ridgefield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Ridgefield Family Medicine and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Tailored Fitness Studio and Anytime Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. If you're into yoga, take a class at the Soul Nektar, which offers sessions for all skill levels. Embrace the outdoors further with a kayaking adventure at the Ridgefield Kayak Rentals. 

Top sites in Ridgefield, WA include Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Old Liberty Theater, Ilani, and Paradise Point State Park.

Population: 14,251 (2022). Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). ZIP Code: 98642. Area Codes: 360, 564. Area: 7.42 sq mi (19.21 km²).

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Is Ridgefield, WA expensive to live in?

Ridgefield is ranked 27 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Ridgefield is 120.7% of the national average. Housing is generally the biggest monthly cost that you would need to account for. The average rent in Ridgefield (located in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro -WA Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,545, which is 73% more than the average rent across the US. The median home price in Ridgefield is $637,500 with a median price per sqft of $267.

What is Ridgefield, WA known for?

Ridgefield is located along the I-5 corridor in northwest Clark County, Washington. Ridgefield is notable for the significant Native American and Lewis and Clark Expedition history of the area, but is also the home of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, a primary reserve for migrating waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway, and the Ridgefield High School "Spudders" (reflecting the area's potato-farming heritage). Ridgefield offers the best of life in a small community while being near the Portland-Vancouver metro area, which offers a world-class food scene, theater, ballet, professional sports events, and more.

Is Ridgefield, WA a good place to live?

Ridgefield is in Clark County. Living in Ridgefield offers residents a rural feel; most residents own their homes. In Ridgefield, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Ridgefield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ridgefield are highly rated.

Sources

City of Ridgefield

Wikipedia

Niche

Fly Homes

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Old Liberty Theater

Ilani

Paradise Point State Park

Ridgefield Family Medicine

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Tailored Fitness Studio

Anytime Fitness

Soul Nektar

Ridgefield Kayak Rentals

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