Ridge, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Ridge, New York Info Snack

Population
13,537
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
8.4%
Median Home
$305,900
Median Income
$75,210
Median Rent
$1,595

Ridge SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
4

Ridge, NY Cost Of Living

127
Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Ridge New York National Average
Overall 127 119 100
Services 118 112 100
Groceries 108 110 100
Health 111 102 100
Housing 146 144 100
Transportation 107 105 100
Utilities 145 99 100

Rankings for Ridge in New York

Map Of Ridge, NY

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7

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8

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9

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Population over time in Ridge

Year Population % Change
2020 13,537 0.2%
2019 13,511 4.3%
2018 12,958 -1.3%
2017 13,129 2.3%
2016 12,835 -0.7%
2015 12,921 0.3%
2014 12,882 -1.1%
2013 13,020 0.1%
2012 13,006 -1.3%
2011 13,172 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ridge

White
79.1% (10,711)
African American
7.2% (979)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
2.4% (328)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (59)
Two Or More
1.2% (160)
Hispanic
9.6% (1,300)
Race Ridge NY USA
White 79.1% 55.2% 60.1%
African American 7.2% 14.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 8.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.6% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.2% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.6% 19.1% 18.2%

Gender in Ridge

Female
55.9% (7,567)
Male
44.1% (5,970)
Gender Ridge NY USA
Female 55.9% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 44.1% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ridge for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (676)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (676)
High School / GED
36.0% (4,873)
Some College
17.0% (2,301)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,218)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (2,030)
Master's Degree
11.0% (1,489)
Professional Degree
1.0% (135)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (135)
Education Ridge NY USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 25.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Ridge, New York

Less than $10,000
4.7% (63,281)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (44,391)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (140,966)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.4% (59,503)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.2% (151,591)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (212,747)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.1% (218,414)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.6% (183,704)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.2% (137,896)
$200,000 or more
10.4% (141,202)
Income Ridge NY USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 4.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.4% 7.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.2% 10.4% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 15.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 16.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.2% 8.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 10.4% 11.5% 8.3%

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