At a Glance
Median Income
$68,884
$41,516 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $398,179
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Ridgetop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgetop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgetop a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgetop residents earn a median household income of $68,884 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,516. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,676 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgetop is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,179. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
25.3% of adults in Ridgetop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgetop has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,198
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,884
Per Capita$41,516
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$3,878M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,179
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$398,179
Housing Units921
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,572/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation888 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgetop was built in 1978.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.