Living in Ridgemark, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgemark · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgemark has 3,403 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $129,744 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $850,300, the median rent is $3,412/month.
Ridgemark at a glance
- Population
- 3,403
- Median age
- 45.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $129,744State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $850,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,412/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Ridgemark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Ridgemark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgemark the median home value is $850,300, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,412 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,591 a month in housing costs.
Ridgemark median household income
The median household income in Ridgemark is $129,744 and the income per person is $70,387. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ridgemark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,322
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.57
Ridgemark demographics
- Population
- 3,403
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 1,309
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgemark ›
Education in Ridgemark
40.1% of adults 25 and older in Ridgemark have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgemark
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Ridgemark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemark | 3,403 | $129,744 | $850,300 | $3,412 |
| Hollister | 43,811 | $111,834 | $717,500 | $1,914 |
| San Juan Bautista | 2,033 | $115,833 | $785,800 | $1,889 |
| Aromas | 3,245 | $148,438 | $863,500 | $2,638 |
| Prunedale | 19,723 | $103,819 | $833,400 | $1,618 |
| Salinas | 161,761 | $91,908 | $654,100 | $1,991 |
| Chualar | 812 | $59,125 | $649,100 | $1,253 |
| Gilroy | 59,004 | $133,107 | $1,027,400 | $2,301 |
| Boronda | 1,351 | $63,125 | $578,000 | $2,112 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgemark, CA?
The median household income in Ridgemark is $129,744, 31% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgemark?
The median home value in Ridgemark is $850,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ridgemark?
The median gross rent in Ridgemark is $3,412 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Ridgemark, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Ridgemark?
The median age in Ridgemark is 45.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ridgemark?
The average commute to work in Ridgemark is 43 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgemark?
The unemployment rate in Ridgemark is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgemark?
40.1% of adults in Ridgemark 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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