At a Glance
Median Income
$177,500
$65,309 per capita
Home Value
$473,900
Zillow: $538,481
Violent Crime
974/100K
6,287/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.2%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Ridgeside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeside 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
Ridgeside residents earn a median household income of $177,500 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,309. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeside is $473,900 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,481. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeside reports 974 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 156% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,287/100K.
Education
76.2% of adults in Ridgeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeside has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population907
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density5,335/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$177,500
Per Capita$65,309
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$473,900
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$538,481
Housing Units264
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent974/100K
Property6,287/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation809 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+32.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeside was built in 1944.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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