At a Glance
Median Income
$49,018
$21,655 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
Zillow: $214,886
Median Rent
$900/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
20.8% smoking rate
How Ronda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ronda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ronda 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
Ronda residents earn a median household income of $49,018 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,655. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ronda is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,886. Median rent is $900/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
17.5% of adults in Ronda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ronda has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population468
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,018
Per Capita$21,655
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,334M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$900
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$214,886
Housing Units188
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed247 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ronda was built in 1979.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 247 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.