At a Glance
Median Income
$101,588
$46,673 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
Zillow: $346,383
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11.3% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruby residents earn a median household income of $101,588 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,673. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,372 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruby is $280,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,383. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
15.4% of adults in Ruby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruby has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,147
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,588
Per Capita$46,673
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$346,383
Housing Units412
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain67.7 in/yr
Elevation363 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruby was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.