At a Glance
Median Income
$96,334
$30,457 per capita
Home Value
$142,400
Zillow: $178,301
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
61.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgewood 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
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 6.4% (78% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,997
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density6,811/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born27.8%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$96,334
Per Capita$30,457
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,400
Rent$1,455
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$178,301
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden37.9%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation663 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+61.6%
Graduate+0.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgewood was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
27.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.