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Park Ridge, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Park Ridge, WI
At a Glance
How Park Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Park Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Park Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Park Ridge residents earn a median household income of $82,083 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,717. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Park Ridge is $265,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,913. Median rent is $850/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Park Ridge reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,051/100K.
Education
60.9% of adults in Park Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park Ridge has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.