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Ridgecrest, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Pinellas County County
Ridgecrest, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Ridgecrest a Good Place to Live?
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.