Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Ringwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 778. Residents earn $157,500 per year, which is 110% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ringwood receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ringwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ringwood is $157,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 110% above $75,149. This places Ringwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Ringwood is $364,700, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ringwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $157,500 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,116 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 33.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $364,700 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $477,112 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3973°N, 88.3041°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.1% |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 33.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |