At a Glance
Median Income
$147,679
$59,527 per capita
Home Value
$285,800
Zillow: $188,499
Bachelor's Degree+
85.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
7.7% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgewood residents earn a median household income of $147,679 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,527. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgewood is $285,800 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,499. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
85.8% of adults in Ridgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(155% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgewood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population477
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density5,963/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$147,679
Per Capita$59,527
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$188,499
Housing Units221
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation739 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+47.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgewood was built in 1942.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.