North Ridgeville, OH

North Ridgeville, Ohio

North Ridgeville, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 4 miles E of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 18 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. North Ridgeville has a population of 22,338.

The People and Families of North Ridgeville

In North Ridgeville, about 64% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in North Ridgeville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Ridgeville had a median family income of $61,621. North Ridgeville is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. North Ridgeville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among North Ridgeville residents, with $3,766. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

North Ridgeville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

North Ridgeville Housing

In North Ridgeville, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. North Ridgeville has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In North Ridgeville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of North Ridgeville, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Ridgeville Almanac

North Ridgeville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Ridgeville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Ridgeville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Ridgeville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Ridgeville High Schools (2004)

NORTH RIDGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
34600 BAINBRIDGE RD
440-327-1992
Serves 1,123 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

North Ridgeville Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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