At a Glance
Median Income
$63,470
$48,807 per capita
Home Value
$259,600
Zillow: $285,651
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
320/100K
1,385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.3% smoking rate
How Ridgeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeland 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
Ridgeland residents earn a median household income of $63,470 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,807. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,987 business establishments, including 319 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeland is $259,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,651. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeland reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,385/100K.
Education
50.4% of adults in Ridgeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,548
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,470
Per Capita$48,807
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$9,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A
Home Value$259,600
Rent$1,204
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$285,651
Housing Units11,821
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent320/100K
Property1,385/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation351 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ridgeland was founded in 1805.
The median home in Ridgeland was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 319 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.