At a Glance
Median Income
$120,061
$52,891 per capita
Home Value
$666,400
Zillow: $677,556
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ripon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ripon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ripon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ripon residents earn a median household income of $120,061 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,891. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripon is $666,400 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $677,556. Median rent is $1,799/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Ripon reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,540/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Ripon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population16,117
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,013/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,061
Per Capita$52,891
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B+
Home Value$666,400
Rent$1,799
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$677,556
Housing Units5,748
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,540/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation63 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Ripon was founded in 1945.
The median home in Ripon was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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