At a Glance
Median Income
$68,108
$27,323 per capita
Home Value
$216,300
Zillow: $146,409
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.2% smoking rate
How Ricardo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ricardo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ricardo 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
Ricardo residents earn a median household income of $68,108 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,323. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ricardo is $216,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,409. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
33.8% of adults in Ricardo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
67.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ricardo has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,070
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,108
Per Capita$27,323
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,300
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$146,409
Housing Units291
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,643/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain27.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+67.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute45 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ricardo was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Alice International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.