Living in Ridott, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridott · Census data 2020–2024
Ridott has 130 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $71,875 (14% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $126,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Ridott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridott at a glance
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 60.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $126,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ridott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ridott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridott the median home value is $126,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,304 a month in housing costs.
Ridott median household income
The median household income in Ridott is $71,875 and the income per person is $35,020. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ridott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 75
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.00
Ridott demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 60.1
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridott ›
Education in Ridott
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Ridott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridott
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Ridott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridott | 130 | $71,875 | $126,000 | $850 |
| German Valley | 467 | $73,661 | $130,300 | $904 |
| Pecatonica | 2,024 | $73,162 | $143,900 | $1,038 |
| Dakota | 645 | $55,815 | $115,600 | $656 |
| Rock City | 441 | $68,125 | $122,700 | $842 |
| Freeport | 23,505 | $51,723 | $92,100 | $793 |
| Willow Lake | 764 | $100,568 | $162,200 | — |
| Davis | 535 | $62,050 | $142,700 | $919 |
| Westlake Village | 1,414 | $116,563 | $239,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ridott, IL?
The median household income in Ridott is $71,875, 14% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridott?
The median home value in Ridott is $126,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ridott?
The median gross rent in Ridott is $850 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Ridott, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Ridott?
The median age in Ridott is 60.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ridott?
The average commute to work in Ridott is 19 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridott?
The unemployment rate in Ridott is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridott?
14.8% of adults in Ridott 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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