Living in Ringwood, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ringwood · Census data 2020–2024
Ringwood has 730 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $143,750 (72% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $386,400, the median rent is $1,025/month.
Ringwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ringwood at a glance
- Population
- 730
- Median age
- 47.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $143,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $386,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,025/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ringwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ringwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ringwood the median home value is $386,400, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,397 a month in housing costs.
Ringwood median household income
The median household income in Ringwood is $143,750 and the income per person is $59,158. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ringwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.66
Ringwood demographics
- Population
- 730
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ringwood ›
Education in Ringwood
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Ringwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ringwood
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Ringwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| McCullom Lake | 1,017 | $72,791 | $178,600 | $1,443 |
| Wonder Lake | 4,292 | $94,655 | $252,200 | — |
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | $328,300 | $1,128 |
| Greenwood | 502 | $131,250 | $415,900 | $1,366 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Richmond | 2,622 | $73,029 | $238,600 | $1,220 |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,374 | $102,986 | $216,800 | $1,906 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | $398,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ringwood, IL?
The median household income in Ringwood is $143,750, 72% higher 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 Ringwood?
The median home value in Ringwood is $386,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ringwood?
The median gross rent in Ringwood is $1,025 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Ringwood, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Ringwood?
The median age in Ringwood is 47.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ringwood?
The average commute to work in Ringwood is 29 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ringwood?
The unemployment rate in Ringwood is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ringwood?
37.3% of adults in Ringwood 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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