California · Metropolitan Area
Ripon is a small city in California with a population of 16,117. Residents earn $120,061 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ripon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ripon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ripon is $120,061, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Ripon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Ripon is $666,400, making it a premium housing market at 136% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,799 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Ripon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,736 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ripon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 85.2% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.8% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,061 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,891 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,227 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,076 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,952 |
| County GDP | $32,065M |
| Restaurants | 1,051 |
| Healthcare | 1,247 |
| Retail | 1,486 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,104 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.77% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $666,400 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $677,556 |
| Median List Price | $822,500 |
| Median List Price | $822,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $296 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,799 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,232 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,104 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.77% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,309/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,247 |
| Total Violent | 121.1/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 20.2/100K |
| Robbery | 33.7/100K |
| Assault | 67.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,736.3/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 208.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,379.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 148.1/100K |
| Arson | 6.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.5 inches |
| 65% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7420°N, 121.1304°W |
| County FIPS | 06099 |
Winner: Republican by 11 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,013/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,247 |
| Restaurants | 1,051 |
| Retail Stores | 1,486 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |