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Ridgewood, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County
Ridgewood, IL
At a Glance
How Ridgewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ridgewood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgewood residents earn a median household income of $96,334 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,457. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgewood is $142,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,301. Median rent is $1,455/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Ridgewood reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,197/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Ridgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 61.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgewood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.