Living in Ridge Manor, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridge Manor · Census data 2020–2024
Ridge Manor has 3,935 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $57,857 (22% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $229,800, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Ridge Manor at a glance
- Population
- 3,935
- Median age
- 42.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,857State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $229,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Ridge Manor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ridge Manor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridge Manor the median home value is $229,800, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.
Ridge Manor median household income
The median household income in Ridge Manor is $57,857 and the income per person is $29,303. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ridge Manor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,130
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.27
Ridge Manor demographics
- Population
- 3,935
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 1,730
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridge Manor ›
Education in Ridge Manor
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Ridge Manor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridge Manor
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Ridge Manor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Manor | 3,935 | $57,857 | $229,800 | $1,055 |
| Hill 'n Dale | 3,083 | $57,500 | $185,300 | $1,373 |
| Spring Lake | 563 | $92,614 | $448,400 | — |
| Dade City North | 2,803 | $32,277 | $185,900 | $947 |
| Dade City | 8,152 | $70,107 | $240,800 | $1,061 |
| North Brooksville | 4,227 | $78,458 | $209,500 | $1,150 |
| St. Leo | 1,985 | $96,389 | $520,800 | — |
| San Antonio | 1,446 | $94,342 | $371,300 | $1,091 |
| Webster | 1,574 | $66,250 | $272,100 | $731 |
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What is the median household income in Ridge Manor, FL?
The median household income in Ridge Manor is $57,857, 22% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridge Manor?
The median home value in Ridge Manor is $229,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ridge Manor?
The median gross rent in Ridge Manor is $1,055 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Ridge Manor, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Ridge Manor?
The median age in Ridge Manor is 42.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ridge Manor?
The average commute to work in Ridge Manor is 40 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridge Manor?
The unemployment rate in Ridge Manor is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridge Manor?
22.1% of adults in Ridge Manor 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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