RIDGEFIELD, WASHINGTON

Ridgefield has been on top of the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of fastest growing cities in Washington for 3 years running with 1,173 Ridgefield homes being planned or permitted within the last 12 months alone, and that number is expected to increase. With the opening of Ilani, the $510M casino that opened on April 24th, just one exit north of Ridgefield, the average number of vehicles passing under the Ridgefield I-5 Interchange is expected to increase from 89,000 to 108,000 vehicles per day. Situated within the Urban Growth Boundary, just 20 miles north of Portland and 2 hours south of Seattle, Ridgefield is strategically located in the path of accelerating demand.

 

In a recent transportation survey, 80 percent of commuters would readily take a job in Clark County, if available, to reduce commute time and avoid the Oregon income tax. With approximately 60,000 workers commuting to Portland for work and a Metro Area labor force of 1 million within 30 minutes, Ridgefield is an exceptional location for many different types of businesses.

 

Ridgefield is not just leading the state in terms of growth, though. The city has also been recognized as one of the smartest and safest cities in Washington. This, coupled with no state income tax, excellent schools, an educated workforce, available land, and a business-friendly environment make Ridgefield an ideal place to both work and live.

City of Ridgefield Website

City of Ridgefield Demographics