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Cost of living in Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ridge is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ridge is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ridge is $502,910.
The median income in Ridge is $78,528.
Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ridge | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 168 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ridge, NY Weather
The average high in Ridge is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ridge
The current population in Ridge is 12,503. The population has decreased 5.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,503 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 12,506 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 12,987 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 12,931 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 13,537 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 12,854 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 13,511 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 12,958 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 13,129 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 12,835 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 12,921 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,882 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 13,020 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 13,006 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 13,172 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ridge
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Ridge is:
86.1% White with 10,765 White residents.
2.4% African American with 298 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 117 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 61 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 157 Two Or More residents.
8.7% Hispanic with 1,082 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ridge | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ridge
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Ridge is 53.7% female with 6,712 female residents.
Ridge is 46.3% male with 5,791 male residents.
| Gender | Ridge | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridge for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Ridge completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Ridge completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Ridge completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Ridge completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Ridge completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Ridge completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ridge | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ridge, New York
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2.2% of households in Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.2% of households in Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.5% of households in Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ridge | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.2% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.5% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
