At a Glance
Median Income
$61,633
$35,504 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
Zillow: $247,705
Median Rent
$622/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Ravine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ravine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ravine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ravine residents earn a median household income of $61,633 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,504. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ravine is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,705. Median rent is $622/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
19.6% of adults in Ravine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ravine has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population647
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,633
Per Capita$35,504
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$622
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$247,705
Housing Units294
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation597 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Ravine was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.