Living in Park Ridge, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Park Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Park Ridge has 626 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $96,750 (25% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $287,800, the median rent is $925/month.
Park Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Park Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $96,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $287,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.4%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Park Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Park Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Park Ridge the median home value is $287,800, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,597 a month in housing costs.
Park Ridge median household income
The median household income in Park Ridge is $96,750 and the income per person is $44,198. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Park Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.60
Park Ridge demographics
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Park Ridge ›
Education in Park Ridge
66.4% of adults 25 and older in Park Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Park Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Park Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | 626 | $96,750 | $287,800 | $925 |
| Stevens Point | 25,785 | $58,031 | $195,400 | $890 |
| Whiting | 1,493 | $73,063 | $220,000 | $1,011 |
| Plover | 13,884 | $88,042 | $269,800 | $1,089 |
| Polonia | 776 | $119,154 | $342,700 | $1,274 |
| Amherst Junction | 341 | $106,250 | $314,300 | $900 |
| Nelsonville | 190 | $58,542 | $160,900 | $790 |
| Junction City | 311 | $62,778 | $145,300 | $932 |
| Rudolph | 466 | $59,375 | $180,900 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Park Ridge, WI?
The median household income in Park Ridge is $96,750, 25% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Park Ridge?
The median home value in Park Ridge is $287,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Park Ridge?
The median gross rent in Park Ridge is $925 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Park Ridge, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Park Ridge?
The median age in Park Ridge is 45.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Park Ridge?
The average commute to work in Park Ridge is 14 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Park Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Park Ridge is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Park Ridge?
66.4% of adults in Park Ridge 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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