North Ridgeville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

North Ridgeville is a mid-size city in Ohio with a population of 36,043. Residents earn $94,234 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
36,043 Population 1,538/sq mi density
$94,234 Median Income $45,155 per capita
$254,700 Home Value $319,443 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 713 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,234 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$254,700 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,234
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $254,700
10% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 35/100K
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.9%
4% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,067
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How North Ridgeville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population36,043
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,538/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,234
Per Capita$45,155
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$15,029M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,700
Rent$1,067
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$319,443

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property713/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary196/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation732 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
EV Stations4
Libraries16

Is North Ridgeville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Ridgeville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. North Ridgeville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Ridgeville is $94,234, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Ridgeville is $254,700, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

North Ridgeville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 713 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

North Ridgeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 43.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

North Ridgeville has a population of 36,043 with a density of 1,538 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 2.4% Black.

Population

36,043
Total Population
1,538
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
23.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

North Ridgeville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Ridgeville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Ridgeville is $94,234, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: North Ridgeville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,234
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,155
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$73,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,969
County GDP$15,029M

Business (County)

Restaurants542
Healthcare693
Retail775
Manufacturing341

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,154
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in North Ridgeville is $254,700, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,067 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $319,443.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$254,700
10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$319,443
Median List Price$374,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$374,950
$/Sq Ft$176
Homes Sold22
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops23.4%
Inventory47

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,067
8% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,742

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,154
76% above US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
In North Ridgeville, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Ridgeville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death9,275/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities693
North Ridgeville has a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, 91% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 713 per 100,000 (64% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: North Ridgeville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent34.7/100K
91% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape9.5/100K
Robbery12.6/100K
Assault12.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property712.8/100K
64% below US avg
Burglary195.6/100K
Theft498.3/100K
Vehicle Theft18.9/100K
Arson3.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
North Ridgeville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall43.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Coordinates41.3863°N, 82.0228°W
County FIPS39093
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 46.7%

Winner: Republican by 5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.9%
4% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Total Area23.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities693
Restaurants542
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Work from Home13.3%

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