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Ridgeville, IN


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Ridgeville, Indiana

Ridgeville, Indiana, in Randolph county, is 20 miles E of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 69 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 843 people in the town.

The People and Families of Ridgeville

In Ridgeville, about 58% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Ridgeville than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeville had a median family income of $40,547.

Ridgeville Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Ridgeville is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Ridgeville is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Ridgeville, 91% of commuters drive to work. Ridgeville is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Ridgeville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ridgeville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ridgeville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ridgeville, IN

Comparing Ridgeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men42
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built11
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