At a Glance
Median Income
$147,679
$59,527 per capita
Home Value
$285,800
Zillow: $188,499
Violent Crime
384/100K
6,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $147,679 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,527. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% 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.
Safety & Crime
Ridgewood reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,459/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population477
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density5,963/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$147,679
Per Capita$59,527
Unemployment9.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent384/100K
Property6,459/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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