Living in Ripley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ripley · Census data 2020–2024
Ripley has 476 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $28,775 (71% lower than the California median), the median home value is $205,000, the median rent is $542/month.
Ripley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ripley at a glance
- Population
- 476
- Median age
- 29.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $28,775State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $205,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $542/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Ripley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 42.5%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Ripley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ripley the median home value is $205,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ripley median household income
The median household income in Ripley is $28,775 and the income per person is $14,294. 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ripley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 39.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.94
39.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ripley has many vacation and second homes.
Ripley demographics
- Population
- 476
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 161
- Foreign-born
- 41.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ripley ›
Education in Ripley
0% of adults 25 and older in Ripley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ripley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.5%
Ripley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | 476 | $28,775 | $205,000 | $542 |
| Mesa Verde | 1,016 | $51,188 | $110,100 | $1,106 |
| Blythe | 17,396 | $56,625 | $225,000 | $938 |
| Ehrenberg | 697 | $39,143 | — | $722 |
| La Paz Valley | 579 | $49,306 | $222,200 | — |
| Parker | 3,388 | $66,273 | $300,000 | $964 |
| Desert Center | 144 | $73,393 | $216,100 | $1,135 |
| Big River | 1,140 | $39,773 | $126,200 | $839 |
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What is the median household income in Ripley, CA?
The median household income in Ripley is $28,775, 71% lower 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 Ripley?
The median home value in Ripley is $205,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ripley?
The median gross rent in Ripley is $542 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Ripley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 42.5%.
What is the median age in Ripley?
The median age in Ripley is 29.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ripley?
The average commute to work in Ripley is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ripley?
The unemployment rate in Ripley is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ripley?
0% of adults in Ripley 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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