Living in Ridgeville, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeville · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeville has 1,740 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $55,637 (20% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $181,800, the median rent is $1,393/month.
Ridgeville at a glance
- Population
- 1,740
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,637State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $181,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,393/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Ridgeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ridgeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeville the median home value is $181,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Ridgeville median household income
The median household income in Ridgeville is $55,637 and the income per person is $9,135. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Ridgeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 217
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.14
Ridgeville demographics
- Population
- 1,740
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 2.4%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeville ›
Education in Ridgeville
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Ridgeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeville | 1,740 | $55,637 | $181,800 | $1,393 |
| Summerville | 51,654 | $81,046 | $328,100 | $1,526 |
| Lincolnville | 1,064 | $40,417 | $245,100 | — |
| Harleyville | 592 | $64,844 | $199,600 | $769 |
| Sangaree | 8,681 | $77,673 | $251,800 | $1,419 |
| Ladson | 16,140 | $78,760 | $234,900 | $1,785 |
| Cottageville | 1,196 | $80,938 | $164,700 | $934 |
| St. George | 2,154 | $33,125 | $113,500 | $703 |
| Holly Hill | 1,218 | $34,135 | $232,000 | $499 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgeville, SC?
The median household income in Ridgeville is $55,637, 20% 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 Ridgeville?
The median home value in Ridgeville is $181,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Ridgeville?
The median gross rent in Ridgeville is $1,393 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ridgeville, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Ridgeville?
The median age in Ridgeville is 37.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ridgeville?
The average commute to work in Ridgeville is 30 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeville?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeville is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeville?
4.3% of adults in Ridgeville 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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