Living in Ridgetop, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgetop · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgetop has 1,995 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $85,063 (22% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $351,100, the median rent is $1,154/month.
Ridgetop at a glance
- Population
- 1,995
- Median age
- 45.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $85,063State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $351,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,154/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ridgetop a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ridgetop
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgetop the median home value is $351,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,822 a month in housing costs.
Ridgetop median household income
The median household income in Ridgetop is $85,063 and the income per person is $49,185. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Ridgetop: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 846
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.41
Ridgetop demographics
- Population
- 1,995
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 819
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgetop ›
Education in Ridgetop
28% of adults 25 and older in Ridgetop have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgetop
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Ridgetop vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgetop | 1,995 | $85,063 | $351,100 | $1,154 |
| Greenbrier | 6,971 | $85,174 | $321,900 | $1,212 |
| Millersville | 5,836 | $71,789 | $309,900 | $1,475 |
| Goodlettsville | 17,597 | $70,758 | $381,900 | $1,385 |
| White House | 14,631 | $90,019 | $344,800 | $1,426 |
| Shackle Island | 4,404 | $130,125 | $540,400 | — |
| Springfield | 19,255 | $59,465 | $253,600 | $1,139 |
| Cross Plains | 1,922 | $76,319 | $320,400 | $1,153 |
| Walnut Grove | 575 | $101,806 | $502,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ridgetop, TN?
The median household income in Ridgetop is $85,063, 22% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgetop?
The median home value in Ridgetop is $351,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Ridgetop?
The median gross rent in Ridgetop is $1,154 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ridgetop, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Ridgetop?
The median age in Ridgetop is 45.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Ridgetop?
The average commute to work in Ridgetop is 28 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgetop?
The unemployment rate in Ridgetop is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgetop?
28% of adults in Ridgetop 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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