At a Glance
Median Income
$97,083
$33,830 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
Zillow: $303,576
Median Rent
$793/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
12.8% smoking rate
How Ransomville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ransomville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ransomville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ransomville residents earn a median household income of $97,083 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,830. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ransomville is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,576. Median rent is $793/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
15.6% of adults in Ransomville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ransomville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,590
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,083
Per Capita$33,830
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$793
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$303,576
Housing Units556
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation319 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Ransomville was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.