Pennsylvania
Ridgway is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,991. Residents earn $52,059 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ridgway receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ridgway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ridgway is $52,059, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ridgway is $87,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ridgway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 52.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,059 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,517 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,272 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 960 |
| County GDP | $1,830M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 114 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,322 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.97% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $87,000 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $130,000 |
| Median List Price | $130,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $25 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 76.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,322 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.97% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,196/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4319°N, 78.7271°W |
| County FIPS | 42047 |
Winner: Republican by 47 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |