Ridley Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,245 Population 6,708/sq mi density
$94,485 Median Income $46,321 per capita
$261,900 Home Value $312,056 Zillow
$1,361 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
97 Violent Crime/100K 625 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,485 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$261,900 home value, $1,361/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridley Park, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,485
26% above
$46,321 per capita
Home Value
$261,900
7% below
Zillow: $312,056
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
17% above
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
625/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
9% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
126%
Home Value
93%
Rent
117%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridley Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 3.4% (6% 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 $312,056. 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 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 625/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,245
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density6,708/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,485
Per Capita$46,321
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$261,900
Rent$1,361
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$312,056
Housing Units3,269
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property625/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.