Living in Ringgold, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ringgold · Census data 2020–2024
Ringgold has 3,435 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $42,583 (45% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $243,300, the median rent is $956/month.
Ringgold at a glance
- Population
- 3,435
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $42,583State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $243,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ringgold a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ringgold
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ringgold the median home value is $243,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Ringgold median household income
The median household income in Ringgold is $42,583 and the income per person is $29,650. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Ringgold: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,520
- Owner-occupied
- 48.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.6%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.19
Ringgold demographics
- Population
- 3,435
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 1,473
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ringgold ›
Education in Ringgold
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Ringgold have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ringgold
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Ringgold vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold | 3,435 | $42,583 | $243,300 | $956 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | $56,536 | $195,600 | $939 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,416 | $51,867 | $199,700 | $937 |
| East Ridge | 22,070 | $62,247 | $211,100 | $1,147 |
| Lakeview | 4,723 | $61,405 | $171,700 | $1,014 |
| Varnell | 2,920 | $86,100 | $229,400 | $1,216 |
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Ringgold, GA?
The median household income in Ringgold is $42,583, 45% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ringgold?
The median home value in Ringgold is $243,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Ringgold?
The median gross rent in Ringgold is $956 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Ringgold, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Ringgold?
The median age in Ringgold is 41.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Ringgold?
The average commute to work in Ringgold is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ringgold?
The unemployment rate in Ringgold is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ringgold?
17.9% of adults in Ringgold 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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