Why Live in Ridgefield
Ridgefield, a sought-after suburb in Northland Kansas City, is known for its forested, creekside trails and abundant green spaces. The neighborhood features multiple parks and hiking trails, including Kirby Creek and Bridge Point Parks, which together span over 40 acres. The Happy Rock Trail and Shoal Creek Trail offer scenic walks through areas adorned with wildflowers and autumn leaves. Ridgefield is less than a mile from the Maple Woods Natural Area and just 11 miles from downtown Kansas City. The area is zoned for highly rated schools, including Clardy Elementary, Gateway 6th Grade Center, Antioch Middle, and Oak Park High. The North Oak Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, 1.5 miles away, provides community programming and updated facilities. Ridgefield's housing stock, built from the 1960s to the present, includes split-levels, Tudor-inspired New Traditionals, brick ranch-style homes, and Colonial Revivals. Homes typically feature large driveways and manicured lawns, with some under an HOA. Local dining options include Kate’s Kitchen and Danny’s Burger Shack, while shopping is convenient with Walmart, Hy-Vee, and other big-box stores nearby. Family entertainment options like a B&B movie theatre, T-Shotz Golf, and PowerPlay arcade are within a 3-mile radius. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and is well-connected via State Routes 1 and 152. However, homes near Barry Road and Shoal Creek may have an elevated risk of flooding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgefield a good place to live?
Ridgefield is a good place to live. Ridgefield is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ridgefield is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ridgefield has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.5 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $113,671 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 41.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Ridgefield are home owners, with 11.1% of residents renting and 88.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ridgefield can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ridgefield neighborhood guide.
Is Ridgefield, MO a safe neighborhood?
Ridgefield, MO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ridgefield?
The median home price in Ridgefield is $405,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Ridgefield. The average household income in Ridgefield is $114K.
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Home Trends in Ridgefield, MO
On average, homes in Ridgefield, Kansas City sell after 198 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgefield, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $389,900, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$389,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$255,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$654,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$899,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$430
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%