Living in Ridge Spring, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridge Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Ridge Spring has 842 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $39,167 (44% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $69,600, the median rent is $640/month.
Ridge Spring is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridge Spring at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $39,167State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $69,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $640/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ridge Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ridge Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridge Spring the median home value is $69,600, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $640 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Ridge Spring median household income
The median household income in Ridge Spring is $39,167 and the income per person is $34,686. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Ridge Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 429
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.17
Ridge Spring demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridge Spring ›
Education in Ridge Spring
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Ridge Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridge Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Ridge Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Spring | 842 | $39,167 | $69,600 | $640 |
| Monetta | 282 | $59,554 | — | $1,032 |
| Johnston | 2,132 | $34,412 | $106,600 | $491 |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 4,941 | $49,646 | $135,100 | $958 |
| Trenton | 258 | $57,083 | $169,600 | $930 |
| Saluda | 3,055 | $42,506 | $77,700 | $816 |
| Summit | 533 | $67,083 | $202,000 | $930 |
| Edgefield | 4,010 | $39,688 | $122,500 | $731 |
| Gilbert | 751 | $78,250 | $232,700 | $871 |
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What is the median household income in Ridge Spring, SC?
The median household income in Ridge Spring is $39,167, 44% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridge Spring?
The median home value in Ridge Spring is $69,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Ridge Spring?
The median gross rent in Ridge Spring is $640 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Ridge Spring, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Ridge Spring?
The median age in Ridge Spring is 43.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ridge Spring?
The average commute to work in Ridge Spring is 29 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridge Spring?
The unemployment rate in Ridge Spring is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridge Spring?
25.9% of adults in Ridge Spring 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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