At a Glance
Median Income
$88,218
$52,451 per capita
Home Value
$677,700
Zillow: $851,630
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
9.4% smoking rate
How Ridgway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgway residents earn a median household income of $88,218 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,451. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgway is $677,700 , 140% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $851,630. Median rent is $1,336/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
53.3% of adults in Ridgway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgway has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,247
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density674/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,218
Per Capita$52,451
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
C
Home Value$677,700
Rent$1,336
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$851,630
Housing Units656
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,077/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation6,963 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgway was built in 1996.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.