At a Glance
Median Income
$65,557
$39,221 per capita
Home Value
$215,800
Zillow: $257,965
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ralston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ralston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ralston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ralston residents earn a median household income of $65,557 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,221. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ralston is $215,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,965. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Ralston reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,446/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Ralston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ralston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population6,445
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,954/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,557
Per Capita$39,221
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,800
Rent$1,178
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$257,965
Housing Units3,060
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,446/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,075 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ralston was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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