At a Glance
Median Income
$111,458
$66,624 per capita
Home Value
$311,600
Zillow: $388,753
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.2% smoking rate
How Ransom Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ransom Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ransom Canyon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ransom Canyon residents earn a median household income of $111,458 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,624. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,294 business establishments, including 770 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ransom Canyon is $311,600 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,753. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
46.9% of adults in Ransom Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ransom Canyon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population1,081
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,458
Per Capita$66,624
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$19,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$311,600
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$388,753
Housing Units521
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,786/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation2,975 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Ransom Canyon was founded in 1965.
The median home in Ransom Canyon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 770 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.