Living in Ridley, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridley · Census data 2020–2024
Ridley has 30,923 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $92,835 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $265,200, the median rent is $1,298/month.
Ridley at a glance
- Population
- 30,923
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,835State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $265,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,298/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ridley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ridley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridley the median home value is $265,200, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,013 a month in housing costs.
Ridley median household income
The median household income in Ridley is $92,835 and the income per person is $42,191. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ridley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,531
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.53
Ridley demographics
- Population
- 30,923
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 12,218
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridley ›
Education in Ridley
31.8% of adults 25 and older in Ridley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Ridley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley | 30,923 | $92,835 | $265,200 | $1,298 |
| Folsom | 8,671 | $113,064 | $280,100 | $1,540 |
| Ridley Park | 7,261 | $93,594 | $281,700 | $1,350 |
| Rutledge | 935 | $135,313 | $396,800 | $1,679 |
| Prospect Park | 6,417 | $63,077 | $244,600 | $1,183 |
| Woodlyn | 9,736 | $79,696 | $230,400 | $1,196 |
| Norwood | 5,934 | $96,134 | $235,000 | $1,409 |
| Swarthmore | 6,550 | $152,361 | $633,800 | $1,532 |
| Morton | 2,773 | $61,563 | $267,400 | $1,257 |
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What is the median household income in Ridley, PA?
The median household income in Ridley is $92,835, 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridley?
The median home value in Ridley is $265,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ridley?
The median gross rent in Ridley is $1,298 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Ridley, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ridley?
The median age in Ridley is 39.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ridley?
The average commute to work in Ridley is 25 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridley?
The unemployment rate in Ridley is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridley?
31.8% of adults in Ridley 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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