At a Glance
Median Income
$75,843
$32,088 per capita
Home Value
$184,500
Zillow: $262,646
Median Rent
$1,574/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.9% smoking rate
How Ranlo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ranlo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ranlo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ranlo residents earn a median household income of $75,843 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,088. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ranlo is $184,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,646. Median rent is $1,574/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Ranlo reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Ranlo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ranlo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,556
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,212/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,843
Per Capita$32,088
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,500
Rent$1,574
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$262,646
Housing Units1,679
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent318/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation801 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Ranlo was founded in 1963.
The median home in Ranlo was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.