Living in Ridgecrest, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgecrest · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgecrest has 3,571 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $50,428 (32% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $303,400, the median rent is $1,614/month.
Ridgecrest at a glance
- Population
- 3,571
- Median age
- 33.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $50,428State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $303,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,614/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ridgecrest a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Ridgecrest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgecrest the median home value is $303,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,614 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,573 a month in housing costs.
Ridgecrest median household income
The median household income in Ridgecrest is $50,428 and the income per person is $17,867. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ridgecrest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,219
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.63
Ridgecrest demographics
- Population
- 3,571
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 37.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 984
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgecrest ›
Education in Ridgecrest
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Ridgecrest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgecrest
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Ridgecrest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest | 3,571 | $50,428 | $303,400 | $1,614 |
| Harbor Bluffs | 3,076 | $140,972 | $673,100 | — |
| Belleair Bluffs | 2,070 | $58,953 | $415,900 | $1,388 |
| Largo | 82,617 | $62,096 | $229,100 | $1,618 |
| Indian Rocks Beach | 3,664 | $98,611 | $738,800 | $1,863 |
| Belleair | 4,428 | $117,083 | $633,300 | $2,281 |
| Belleair Beach | 1,526 | $164,063 | $1,015,100 | $3,501 |
| Seminole | 19,396 | $75,774 | $348,500 | $1,708 |
| Indian Shores | 1,243 | $109,125 | $698,800 | $2,650 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgecrest, FL?
The median household income in Ridgecrest is $50,428, 32% 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 Ridgecrest?
The median home value in Ridgecrest is $303,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ridgecrest?
The median gross rent in Ridgecrest is $1,614 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Ridgecrest, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Ridgecrest?
The median age in Ridgecrest is 33.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ridgecrest?
The average commute to work in Ridgecrest is 24 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgecrest?
The unemployment rate in Ridgecrest is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgecrest?
11.6% of adults in Ridgecrest 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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