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Ridgway, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County
Ridgway, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ridgway a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgway residents earn a median household income of $52,059 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,517. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgway is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,982. Median rent is $676/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Ridgway reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,649/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Ridgway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgway has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.