Ridgefield, CT is a small town located in Fairfield County with a population of around 25,000. It offers residents a peaceful suburban lifestyle within easy reach of the hustle and bustle of New York City. Public transportation options are available for those living in and around Ridgefield to make getting around hassle-free. The Bee-Line Bus System operates regularly throughout the town offering easy access to neighboring towns such as Danbury and Redding. For those traveling further afield, there is also close access to Metro North Railroad which provides direct service to Grand Central Station in Manhattan. Additionally, the I-84 highway runs along the west end of town providing an easy route for commuters both in and out of the city. With these public transportation options, it is easy for people living in Ridgefield to get around without having to drive.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ridgefield takes 36.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ridgefield get to work:
- 78.3% drive their own car alone
- 4.0% carpool with others
- 9.5% work from home
- 5.9% take mass transit