Living in Ridgeley, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeley · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeley has 239 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $41,477 (30% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $151,800, the median rent is $783/month.
Ridgeley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridgeley at a glance
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $41,477State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $151,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $783/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ridgeley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 10.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ridgeley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeley the median home value is $151,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $845 a month in housing costs.
Ridgeley median household income
The median household income in Ridgeley is $41,477 and the income per person is $28,934. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Ridgeley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 212
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 32.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 1.67
32.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ridgeley has many vacation and second homes.
Ridgeley demographics
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeley ›
Education in Ridgeley
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeley have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeley
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Ridgeley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeley | 239 | $41,477 | $151,800 | $783 |
| Cumberland | 18,804 | $48,162 | $123,200 | $741 |
| Carpendale | 1,035 | $66,027 | $171,300 | $697 |
| Wiley Ford | 630 | $90,775 | $189,000 | — |
| Bowling Green | 966 | $76,140 | $132,000 | $899 |
| Potomac Park | 978 | $53,221 | $139,400 | $963 |
| Bowmans Addition | 1,102 | $82,475 | $187,300 | — |
| La Vale | 4,196 | $77,500 | $170,800 | $871 |
| Corriganville | 622 | $76,023 | $144,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ridgeley, WV?
The median household income in Ridgeley is $41,477, 30% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ridgeley?
The median home value in Ridgeley is $151,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Ridgeley?
The median gross rent in Ridgeley is $783 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Ridgeley, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Ridgeley?
The median age in Ridgeley is 41.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Ridgeley?
The average commute to work in Ridgeley is 17 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeley?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeley is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeley?
17.9% of adults in Ridgeley 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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