Ripley, CA
Full City Profile · California · La Paz County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
600
Population
353/sq mi density
$27,957
Median Income
$13,313 per capita
$581
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$27,957 median income, 21.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
274
Median year built: 1973
Ownership vs. Renting
57.9%
Owner-Occupied
42.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$581/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,476 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $581 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 274 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |