Living in Ridgeville, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeville · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeville has 130 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median home value is $78,300.
Ridgeville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridgeville at a glance
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 33.7State: 39.3
- Median home value
- $78,300State: $209,900
- Homeowners
- 98.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Ridgeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ridgeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeville the median home value is $78,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ridgeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 98.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.5%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.97
Ridgeville demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 3.1%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeville ›
Education in Ridgeville
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Ridgeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeville | 130 | — | $78,300 | — |
| Ivalee | 809 | $41,198 | $140,600 | $714 |
| Egypt | 616 | $37,250 | $207,600 | — |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | $60,360 | $115,900 | $550 |
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | $1,139 |
| Attalla | 5,775 | $59,215 | $126,100 | $743 |
| Gadsden | 33,374 | $40,345 | $116,800 | $808 |
| Sardis City | 2,046 | $67,721 | $225,700 | $862 |
| Whitesboro | 1,918 | $67,188 | $154,400 | $1,028 |
More for people moving to Ridgeville
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What is the average home price in Ridgeville?
The median home value in Ridgeville is $78,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
Is Ridgeville, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.5%.
What is the median age in Ridgeville?
The median age in Ridgeville is 33.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Ridgeville?
The average commute to work in Ridgeville is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeville?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeville is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeville?
26.9% of adults in Ridgeville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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