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Ridgeville, SC
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Ridgeville, SC
At a Glance
How Ridgeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ridgeville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeville residents earn a median household income of $56,134 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,516. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeville is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,713. Median rent is $1,398/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeville reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,459/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Ridgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.