Ridgefield, Washington · ZIP 98642

Ridgefield — ZIP 98642

Ridgefield (98642) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Washington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $662K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency67%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$662K

Median rent$2,227/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$662K

Median Rent

$2,227/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,434

Violent Crime

1,298

Property Crime

7,136

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clark County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
South Ridge Elementary	KG–04	758	65%	67%
Union Ridge Elementary	KG–04	708	63%	70%
View Ridge Middle School	07–08	666	45%	61%
Ridgefield High School	09–12	1,249	42%	81%
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School	05–06	616	42%	54%
Ridgefield Early Learning Center	PK–PK	100	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,379

Median Income

$121K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98642 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98642 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98642 is approximately $662K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98642 in Ridgefield has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.