Living in Ridgeland, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeland · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeland has 313 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $40,156 (48% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $122,200, the median rent is $535/month.
Ridgeland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridgeland at a glance
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,156State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $122,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $535/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Ridgeland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ridgeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeland the median home value is $122,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $535 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Ridgeland median household income
The median household income in Ridgeland is $40,156 and the income per person is $26,080. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Ridgeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 177
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.90
Ridgeland demographics
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeland ›
Education in Ridgeland
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeland
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
Ridgeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland | 313 | $40,156 | $122,200 | $535 |
| Prairie Farm | 423 | $45,313 | $138,500 | $658 |
| Dallas | 359 | $48,542 | $135,700 | $815 |
| Wheeler | 316 | $83,750 | $150,700 | $780 |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | $59,464 | $163,700 | $840 |
| Barron | 3,681 | $47,469 | $121,600 | $946 |
| Chetek | 2,177 | $64,141 | $171,200 | $959 |
| Tainter Lake | 2,609 | $105,781 | $299,800 | $1,069 |
| Downing | 271 | $61,875 | $168,300 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgeland, WI?
The median household income in Ridgeland is $40,156, 48% lower 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 Ridgeland?
The median home value in Ridgeland is $122,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Ridgeland?
The median gross rent in Ridgeland is $535 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Ridgeland, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Ridgeland?
The median age in Ridgeland is 46.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ridgeland?
The average commute to work in Ridgeland is 20 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeland?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeland is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeland?
6.5% of adults in Ridgeland 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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