Living in Ritchie, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ritchie · Census data 2020–2024
Ritchie has 79 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median home value is $347,700.
Ritchie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ritchie at a glance
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39
- Median home value
- $347,700State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ritchie a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ritchie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ritchie the median home value is $347,700, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,350 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ritchie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 44.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.55
44.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ritchie has many vacation and second homes.
Ritchie demographics
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.1%
- Households
- 31
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ritchie ›
Education in Ritchie
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Ritchie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ritchie
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 32.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Ritchie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie | 79 | — | $347,700 | — |
| Rest Haven | 455 | $64,531 | $196,400 | $1,332 |
| Custer Park | 459 | $178,602 | $175,000 | — |
| Lakewood Shores | 459 | $78,693 | $217,100 | $1,234 |
| Wilmington | 5,494 | $66,154 | $223,800 | $888 |
| Braidwood | 6,062 | $82,202 | $202,500 | $1,044 |
| Symerton | 132 | $103,542 | $233,300 | — |
| Essex | 1,026 | $108,250 | $228,200 | $1,143 |
| Godley | 602 | $53,438 | $144,600 | $1,386 |
More for people moving to Ritchie
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What is the average home price in Ritchie?
The median home value in Ritchie is $347,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Ritchie, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Ritchie?
The median age in Ritchie is 43.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ritchie?
The average commute to work in Ritchie is 31 minutes; 32.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ritchie?
The unemployment rate in Ritchie is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ritchie?
25.8% of adults in Ritchie 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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