Ridge Wood Heights, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,085 Population 3,606/sq mi density
$68,463 Median Income $44,628 per capita
$349,900 Home Value $814,438 Zillow
$1,465 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,463 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$349,900 home value, $1,465/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridge Wood Heights, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,463
9% below
$44,628 per capita
Home Value
$349,900
24% above
Zillow: $814,438
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
26% above
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
1% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Ridge Wood Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
124%
Rent
126%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridge Wood Heights 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

Ridge Wood Heights residents earn a median household income of $68,463 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,628. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridge Wood Heights is $349,900 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $814,438. Median rent is $1,465/month, with 26.8% 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 1979.

Education

33.3% of adults in Ridge Wood Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridge Wood Heights has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,085
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density3,606/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,463
Per Capita$44,628
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

B+
Home Value$349,900
Rent$1,465
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$814,438
Housing Units2,676
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation22 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridge Wood Heights was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.