At a Glance
Median Income
$81,591
$44,895 per capita
Home Value
$377,700
Zillow: $586,773
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,488/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Ruch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruch 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
Ruch residents earn a median household income of $81,591 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,895. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruch is $377,700 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,773. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Ruch reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,488/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Ruch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruch has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,475
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,591
Per Capita$44,895
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A
Home Value$377,700
Rent$1,303
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$586,773
Housing Units494
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,488/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,661 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruch was built in 1976.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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