Living in Ruth, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruth · Census data 2020–2024
Ruth has 480 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $78,247 (21% lower than the California median).
Ruth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ruth at a glance
- Population
- 480
- Median age
- 57.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $78,247State: $99,122
- Homeowners
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.2%
Is Ruth a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Ruth median household income
The median household income in Ruth is $78,247 and the income per person is $37,431. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ruth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 313
- Owner-occupied
- 32.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.7%
- Vacant
- 49.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.01
49.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ruth has many vacation and second homes.
Ruth demographics
- Population
- 480
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 2.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 44.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruth ›
Education in Ruth
3.2% of adults 25 and older in Ruth have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruth
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 25.3%
Ruth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | 480 | $78,247 | — | — |
| Hayfork | 2,537 | $44,434 | $336,600 | $840 |
| Miranda | 513 | $39,390 | $409,100 | — |
| Garberville | 1,415 | $39,542 | $387,300 | $1,293 |
| Benbow | 316 | $56,667 | $293,100 | — |
| Redway | 1,145 | $23,720 | $391,500 | $659 |
| Douglas City | 1,060 | $31,827 | $334,200 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Ruth, CA?
The median household income in Ruth is $78,247, 21% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Ruth, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Ruth?
The median age in Ruth is 57.5 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Ruth?
The unemployment rate in Ruth is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruth?
3.2% of adults in Ruth 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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