Living in Ridgeway, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ridgeway · Census data 2020–2024
Ridgeway has 594 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $88,125 (14% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $202,700, the median rent is $882/month.
Ridgeway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ridgeway at a glance
- Population
- 594
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,125State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $202,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $882/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ridgeway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ridgeway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ridgeway the median home value is $202,700, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,535 a month in housing costs.
Ridgeway median household income
The median household income in Ridgeway is $88,125 and the income per person is $43,203. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Ridgeway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 263
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.37
Ridgeway demographics
- Population
- 594
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 249
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ridgeway ›
Education in Ridgeway
27% of adults 25 and older in Ridgeway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ridgeway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Ridgeway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | 594 | $88,125 | $202,700 | $882 |
| Barneveld | 1,416 | $113,542 | $285,200 | $868 |
| Dodgeville | 5,042 | $72,288 | $242,600 | $999 |
| Blue Mounds | 795 | $83,750 | $337,700 | $1,057 |
| Hollandale | 327 | $71,250 | $174,000 | $743 |
| Arena | 883 | $69,063 | $194,400 | $886 |
| Spring Green | 1,397 | $87,344 | $248,800 | $1,133 |
| Mount Horeb | 7,736 | $107,856 | $388,900 | $1,240 |
| Mineral Point | 2,559 | $81,000 | $212,200 | $877 |
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What is the median household income in Ridgeway, WI?
The median household income in Ridgeway is $88,125, 14% 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 Ridgeway?
The median home value in Ridgeway is $202,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Ridgeway?
The median gross rent in Ridgeway is $882 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Ridgeway, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Ridgeway?
The median age in Ridgeway is 43.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ridgeway?
The average commute to work in Ridgeway is 27 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ridgeway?
The unemployment rate in Ridgeway is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ridgeway?
27% of adults in Ridgeway 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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