Ridgely, MD

Ridgely, MD

At a Glance

How Ridgely Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Ridgely a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Ridgely residents earn a median household income of $64,432 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,170. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridgely is $236,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,325. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Ridgely reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,542/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Ridgely hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridgely has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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