At a Glance
Median Income
$68,884
$41,516 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $386,601
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
96/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $386,601. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ridgetop reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 96/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,198
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,884
Per Capita$41,516
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$3,878M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,179
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$386,601
Housing Units921
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property96/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,572/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband91.2%
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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