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Ridgway, Pennsylvania, in Elk county, is 85 miles SE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 94 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 4,591.
In Ridgway, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Ridgway had a median family income of $45,224.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ridgway residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Ridgway, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Ridgway without breaking the bank.
In Ridgway, 91% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.
Comparing Ridgway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime |  | |
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