At a Glance
Median Income
$94,485
$46,321 per capita
Home Value
$261,900
Zillow: $303,403
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
667/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Ridley Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridley Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridley Park 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
Ridley Park residents earn a median household income of $94,485 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,321. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridley Park is $261,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,403. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 27.2% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Ridley Park reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 667/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Ridley Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridley Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,245
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density6,708/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,485
Per Capita$46,321
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,900
Rent$1,361
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$303,403
Housing Units3,269
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property667/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary99/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Ridley Park was founded in 1870.
The median home in Ridley Park was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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