Why Live in Ridgefield
Ridgefield in Omaha is a small neighborhood featuring 300 custom homes built in the 1980s and '90s, characterized by brick, stone exteriors, and multi-gabled roofs. Home styles include two-story brick New Traditionals and one-and-a-half-story custom transitionals, many with vaulted ceilings, open floorplans, cedar closets, and two-story decks. Interior features often include his and hers master bathrooms and expansive eat-in kitchens with fireplaces. Ridgefield Park, a three-acre central hub, offers a playground, tennis court, walking paths, and open space, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. Columbian Elementary School, highly rated and offering a program for gifted students, serves the neighborhood. Nearby, Beveridge Magnet Middle and Burke High School provide specialized programs in arts, global studies, and career academies. Residents enjoy proximity to dining options like Charleston’s Restaurant and Biaggi’s Ristorante, as well as shopping at Oak View Mall, Grae Clothing, and Costco. For outdoor enthusiasts, Candlewood Reservoir offers inland fishing opportunities. Ridgefield is safer than the national average and conveniently located less than a 20-minute drive from downtown Omaha and major employers such as Offutt Airforce Base and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgefield a good place to live?
Ridgefield is a good place to live. Ridgefield is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ridgefield is a suburban neighborhood. Ridgefield has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $195,280 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 74.3% 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.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ridgefield?
The median home price in Ridgefield is $700,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $140,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $155K a year to afford the median home price in Ridgefield. The average household income in Ridgefield is $195K.
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Home Trends in Ridgefield, NE
On average, homes in Ridgefield, Omaha sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgefield, Omaha over the last 12 months is $700,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$700,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$700,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$359,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$700,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%