Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ridley Park is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,245. Residents earn $94,485 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ridley Park receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Ridley Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ridley Park is $94,485, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ridley Park is $261,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,361 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ridley Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,354 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ridley Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,485 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,321 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $261,900 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $303,403 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $163 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,361 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 142.5/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.3/100K |
| Robbery | 14.3/100K |
| Assault | 114.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,353.9/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,111.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 71.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8780°N, 75.3255°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.5% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,708/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |