Living in Ryderwood, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ryderwood · Census data 2020–2024
Ryderwood has 401 residents with a median age of 72.1. The median household income is $42,639 (57% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $229,900.
Ryderwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ryderwood at a glance
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 72.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $42,639State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $229,900State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Ryderwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ryderwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ryderwood the median home value is $229,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,256 a month in housing costs.
Ryderwood median household income
The median household income in Ryderwood is $42,639 and the income per person is $32,024. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ryderwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 243
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 1.65
Ryderwood demographics
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 72.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 72.1%
- Households
- 243
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ryderwood ›
Education in Ryderwood
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Ryderwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ryderwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Ryderwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryderwood | 401 | $42,639 | $229,900 | — |
| Vader | 745 | $64,688 | $317,200 | $1,191 |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Winlock | 2,140 | $80,451 | $361,700 | $1,119 |
| Toledo | 542 | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,117 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
| Napavine | 2,158 | $104,148 | $419,100 | $1,649 |
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What is the median household income in Ryderwood, WA?
The median household income in Ryderwood is $42,639, 57% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ryderwood?
The median home value in Ryderwood is $229,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Ryderwood, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Ryderwood?
The median age in Ryderwood is 72.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ryderwood?
The average commute to work in Ryderwood is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ryderwood?
The unemployment rate in Ryderwood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ryderwood?
14.5% of adults in Ryderwood 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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