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Ridgely, MD


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Ridgely, Maryland

Ridgely, Maryland, in Caroline county, is 40 miles SE of Dundalk, Maryland (center to center) and 46 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 1,352.

The People and Families of Ridgely

In Ridgely, about 54% of adults are married. Ridgely is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgely had a median family income of $38,929.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ridgely Housing

In Ridgely, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Ridgely, 88% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Ridgely; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ridgely Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Ridgely Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Ridgely Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ridgely, MD

Comparing Ridgely to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Women73
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens24
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times25
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents59
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime25
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