Living in Rocky Ridge, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rocky Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Rocky Ridge has 282 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $78,906 (11% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $97,100, the median rent is $775/month.
Rocky Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rocky Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $78,906State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $97,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rocky Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rocky Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rocky Ridge the median home value is $97,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Rocky Ridge median household income
The median household income in Rocky Ridge is $78,906 and the income per person is $28,610. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Rocky Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.74
Rocky Ridge demographics
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rocky Ridge ›
Education in Rocky Ridge
3.3% of adults 25 and older in Rocky Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rocky Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Rocky Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ridge | 282 | $78,906 | $97,100 | $775 |
| Oak Harbor | 2,314 | $46,211 | $142,200 | $843 |
| Elmore | 1,643 | $84,554 | $171,700 | $398 |
| Lindsey | 411 | $65,000 | $157,700 | $729 |
| Genoa | 1,872 | $65,550 | $144,100 | $927 |
| Williston | 287 | $46,731 | $161,500 | — |
| Clay Center | 388 | $61,875 | $118,400 | $908 |
| Woodville | 1,990 | $83,000 | $189,300 | $648 |
| Curtice | 1,535 | $104,226 | $282,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rocky Ridge, OH?
The median household income in Rocky Ridge is $78,906, 11% higher 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 Rocky Ridge?
The median home value in Rocky Ridge is $97,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Rocky Ridge?
The median gross rent in Rocky Ridge is $775 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Rocky Ridge, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Rocky Ridge?
The median age in Rocky Ridge is 42.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Rocky Ridge?
The average commute to work in Rocky Ridge is 26 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rocky Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Rocky Ridge is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rocky Ridge?
3.3% of adults in Rocky Ridge 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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