Ridgeland is located between Jackson and Madison, and is part of Madison County. A community that excels in quality lifestyles and excellent neighborhoods including the newest concept, "Township at Colony Park," a unique development incorporating the styles of new urbanism and traditional neighborhood development combined with shops (including the Viking Cooking School), restaurants, hotels, upscale retirement home, and The Club. Several upscale neighborhoods are found in Ridgeland - Bridgewater (a gated community), Dinsmor, Windrush, Roses Bluff (Reservoir gated). All of these are in a prime location to shopping, interstate and downtown Jackson.

Ridgeland has an impressive, modern school system (part of the Madison County school system) that has been recognized as one of the best in the state. Several of the schools have received a performance classification of 5, Superior. Private schools located within Ridgeland include St. Andrew's Upper School (one of the state's most academically acclaimed), and Christ Convenant School (Christian based school).

At the heart of Ridgeland is the new town center (Jackson Square) with upscale shops and restaurants and Renaissance – an outstanding upscale retail center including William Sonoma, Fresh Market, Juleps, Ruth's Steakhouse and P.F. Chang’s. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in Ridgeland with its convenient location to the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Ross Barnett Reservoir, major league Soccer games, Mayor's Wellness Walk, Floating Christmas Parade and the Fourth of July American Balloon Glow!

A top area in residential and commercial property, Ridgeland will continue to be a favorite spot for real estate.