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Ringwood, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
778 Population 202/sq mi density
$157,500 Median Income $54,116 per capita
$364,700 Home Value $477,112 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 1,939 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$364,700 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ringwood, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$157,500
110% above
$54,116 per capita
Home Value
$364,700
29% above
Zillow: $477,112
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
1,939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
6% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Ringwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ringwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
210%
Home Value
129%
Rent
88%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ringwood 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

Ringwood residents earn a median household income of $157,500 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,116. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ringwood is $364,700 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,112. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Ringwood reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,939/100K.

Education

31.7% of adults in Ringwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ringwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population778
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$157,500
Per Capita$54,116
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$364,700
Rent$1,021
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$477,112
Housing Units280
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property1,939/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation879 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Ringwood was founded in 1994.
The median home in Ringwood was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.