At a Glance
Median Income
$77,163
$39,507 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
Zillow: $297,805
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Ravena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ravena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ravena a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ravena residents earn a median household income of $77,163 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,507. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,137 business establishments, including 990 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ravena is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,805. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 27.7% 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 1969.
Education
26.4% of adults in Ravena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ravena has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,256
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,215/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,163
Per Capita$39,507
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$1,042
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$297,805
Housing Units1,628
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation177 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Ravena was founded in 1914.
The median home in Ravena was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Albany International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.