At a Glance
Median Income
$77,130
$37,706 per capita
Home Value
$171,700
Zillow: $105,651
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.0% smoking rate
How Northridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northridge residents earn a median household income of $77,130 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,706. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,614 business establishments, including 239 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northridge is $171,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,651. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
20.8% of adults in Northridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population7,546
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,466/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,130
Per Capita$37,706
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$6,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,700
Rent$1,054
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$105,651
Housing Units3,382
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,103 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Northridge was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 239 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.