At a Glance
Median Income
$50,383
$19,418 per capita
Home Value
$301,700
Zillow: $636,754
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ridgecrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgecrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgecrest a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgecrest residents earn a median household income of $50,383 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,418. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgecrest is $301,700 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $636,754. Median rent is $1,186/month, with 33.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Ridgecrest reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,884/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Ridgecrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgecrest has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,288
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density3,694/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,383
Per Capita$19,418
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B
Home Value$301,700
Rent$1,186
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$636,754
Housing Units1,243
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,884/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgecrest was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.