Living in Ridgeway, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeway · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeway has 224 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $56,964 (20% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $98,400, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Ridgeway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridgeway at a glance
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 52.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $56,964State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $98,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ridgeway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ridgeway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeway the median home value is $98,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,098 a month in housing costs.
Ridgeway median household income
The median household income in Ridgeway is $56,964 and the income per person is $35,029. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ridgeway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.02
Ridgeway demographics
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 52.3
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 111
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeway ›
Education in Ridgeway
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeway
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Ridgeway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | 224 | $56,964 | $98,400 | $1,083 |
| Mount Victory | 577 | $56,875 | $147,200 | $942 |
| Rushsylvania | 526 | $76,607 | $128,200 | $796 |
| West Mansfield | 752 | $81,375 | $172,300 | $1,057 |
| Belle Center | 770 | $74,500 | $151,700 | $996 |
| Kenton | 7,663 | $56,033 | $107,100 | $625 |
| La Rue | 725 | $75,156 | $113,600 | $482 |
| Raymond | 415 | $118,950 | $325,800 | — |
| Huntsville | 414 | $65,625 | $176,900 | $839 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgeway, OH?
The median household income in Ridgeway is $56,964, 20% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgeway?
The median home value in Ridgeway is $98,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ridgeway?
The median gross rent in Ridgeway is $1,083 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Ridgeway, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Ridgeway?
The median age in Ridgeway is 52.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ridgeway?
The average commute to work in Ridgeway is 24 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeway?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeway is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeway?
15.4% of adults in Ridgeway 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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