Living in Ripley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ripley · Census data 2020–2024
Ripley has 920 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $52,614 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $112,000, the median rent is $642/month.
Ripley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ripley at a glance
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 37State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,614State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $112,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $642/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Ripley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ripley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ripley the median home value is $112,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $994 a month in housing costs.
Ripley median household income
The median household income in Ripley is $52,614 and the income per person is $25,643. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ripley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 408
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.64
Ripley demographics
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 349
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ripley ›
Education in Ripley
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Ripley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ripley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Ripley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | 920 | $52,614 | $112,000 | $642 |
| North East | 4,054 | $68,828 | $167,000 | $769 |
| Westfield | 3,185 | $46,774 | $102,600 | $650 |
| Sherman | 590 | $46,346 | $109,500 | $544 |
| Mayville | 1,268 | $68,611 | $161,400 | $631 |
| Greenfield | 2,051 | $83,343 | $220,500 | $1,013 |
| Harborcreek | 16,671 | $87,329 | $237,000 | $932 |
| Brocton | 1,404 | $58,500 | $110,100 | $753 |
| Venango | 2,292 | $80,500 | $203,300 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in Ripley, NY?
The median household income in Ripley is $52,614, 39% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ripley?
The median home value in Ripley is $112,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ripley?
The median gross rent in Ripley is $642 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Ripley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Ripley?
The median age in Ripley is 37 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ripley?
The average commute to work in Ripley is 20 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ripley?
The unemployment rate in Ripley is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ripley?
28.7% of adults in Ripley 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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