Living in Ridgely, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgely · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgely has 84 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $71,875 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $250,000, the median rent is $925/month.
Ridgely is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridgely at a glance
- Population
- 84
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $250,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ridgely a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ridgely
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgely the median home value is $250,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 43.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Ridgely median household income
The median household income in Ridgely is $71,875 and the income per person is $42,346. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ridgely: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.15
Ridgely demographics
- Population
- 84
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 39
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgely ›
Education in Ridgely
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Ridgely have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgely
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Ridgely vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgely | 84 | $71,875 | $250,000 | $925 |
| Edgerton | 518 | $78,393 | $212,100 | $642 |
| Trimble | 561 | $65,563 | $197,600 | $909 |
| Smithville | 10,705 | $101,165 | $290,600 | $1,323 |
| Camden Point | 401 | $76,250 | $246,300 | $990 |
| Dearborn | 557 | $49,750 | $185,600 | $454 |
| Platte City | 4,824 | $71,498 | $210,800 | $1,226 |
| Tracy | 309 | $75,938 | $270,700 | $737 |
| Ferrelview | 752 | $45,938 | $43,000 | $893 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgely, MO?
The median household income in Ridgely is $71,875, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgely?
The median home value in Ridgely is $250,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ridgely?
The median gross rent in Ridgely is $925 per month, about 43.6% of household income.
Is Ridgely, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Ridgely?
The median age in Ridgely is 53.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ridgely?
The average commute to work in Ridgely is 33 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgely?
The unemployment rate in Ridgely is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgely?
17.1% of adults in Ridgely 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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