Living in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeland · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeland has 24,587 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $66,038 (17% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $275,200, the median rent is $1,336/month.
Ridgeland at a glance
- Population
- 24,587
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,038State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $275,200State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,336/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ridgeland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ridgeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeland the median home value is $275,200, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,336 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,497 a month in housing costs.
Ridgeland median household income
The median household income in Ridgeland is $66,038 and the income per person is $51,065. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Ridgeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,728
- Owner-occupied
- 47.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.24
Ridgeland demographics
- Population
- 24,587
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 10,782
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeland ›
Education in Ridgeland
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Ridgeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $275,200 | $1,336 |
| Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | $352,900 | $1,853 |
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $342,200 | $1,430 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Gluckstadt | 3,236 | $124,348 | $316,600 | $2,254 |
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $182,500 | $1,175 |
| Clinton | 27,195 | $74,745 | $225,800 | $1,118 |
| Flora | 2,331 | $36,513 | $204,800 | $542 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgeland, MS?
The median household income in Ridgeland is $66,038, 17% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgeland?
The median home value in Ridgeland is $275,200, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Ridgeland?
The median gross rent in Ridgeland is $1,336 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Ridgeland, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ridgeland?
The median age in Ridgeland is 35.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ridgeland?
The average commute to work in Ridgeland is 21 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeland?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeland is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeland?
51.7% of adults in Ridgeland 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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