At a Glance
Median Income
$66,910
$32,202 per capita
Home Value
$211,200
Zillow: $314,661
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.9% smoking rate
How Ruby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruby a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruby residents earn a median household income of $66,910 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,202. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruby is $211,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,661. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
18.0% of adults in Ruby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruby has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population705
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,910
Per Capita$32,202
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,200
Rent$1,087
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$314,661
Housing Units285
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation700 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruby was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.