At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$45,478 per capita
Home Value
$305,000
Zillow: $349,681
Violent Crime
406/100K
4,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Ridgeway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeway residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,478. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeway is $305,000 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,681. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeway reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,175/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Ridgeway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeway has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population2,174
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$45,478
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,000
Rent
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$349,681
Housing Units1,261
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent406/100K
Property4,175/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation206 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeway was built in 1989.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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