Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
10% lower than US avg
How Ripon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,735
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty11.1%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units790
Rent Burden11.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation627 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+5.4%
Is Ripon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ripon receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ripon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ripon is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ripon is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.
Ripon has a population of 1,735 with a density of 35 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
1,735
Total Population
2021 Census
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.7% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Spanish | 96.0% |
| 616% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
The median household income in Ripon is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
The median home value in Ripon is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $564 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.2% |
| Housing Units | 790 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Ripon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 50.2 sq mi (129.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7834°N, 75.0993°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |