Ridge Manor, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Sumter County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,478 Population 519/sq mi density
$55,096 Median Income $27,415 per capita
$223,000 Home Value $248,209 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,096 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$223,000 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridge Manor, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,096
27% below
$27,415 per capita
Home Value
$223,000
21% below
Zillow: $248,209
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Ridge Manor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ridge Manor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
79%
Rent
88%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridge Manor 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

Ridge Manor residents earn a median household income of $55,096 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,415. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,697 business establishments, including 191 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridge Manor is $223,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,209. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

20.0% of adults in Ridge Manor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridge Manor has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,478
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,096
Per Capita$27,415
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$7,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

A
Home Value$223,000
Rent$1,025
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$248,209
Housing Units2,342
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation58 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute44 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridge Manor was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 191 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.